It can be considered a sequel to "Witches of Pennsylvania," also by Thomas White. This one includes similar, or the same, cases and examples of folk magic, but only for a couple of chapters before delving into the life of Moll Derry. She was an immigrant and wife of Hessian mercenary in the American Revolution. Her husband, Valentine, switched sides, settled down, but died well before Moll. She became known as a local witch and fortune teller. White breaks down and examines each of the Derry legends, separating fact from fiction. How she predicted the death of 3 men who mocked her or how she tried to prevent the murder of a young woman or her role in the chilling story of the Lost Children of the Alleghenies.

White's narrative voice is clear, respectful, delivering tales exactly as he found them and you can definitely discern his passion for the subject! ( )