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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2025 · 29 MIN

The First Witch of Boston: Margaret Jones’s Untold Story with Andrea Catalano

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Andrea Catalano. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The First Witch of Boston. Based on true firsthand accounts, John Winthrop’s own diary, and historical Massachusetts Bay Court records, The First Witch of Boston is the story of Thomas Jones and Margaret Jones, the first woman to be tried and executed for witchcraft in Boston in June of 1648. Paired with this episode:Andrea: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone Valley, RedEliza: Witching Hour, California Red BlendAndrea's Book:The First Witch of BostonWhat Andrea is Reading:Fever by Mary Beth KeaneFind Andrea Online!Find links to Eliza's social media on her website and sign up for her newsletter!Eliza Knight Follow History, Books and Wine on Social Media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HistoryBooksandWineInstagram: @HistoryBksWineSend us Fan MailSupport the show

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Andrea Catalano. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The First Witch of Boston. Based on true firsthand accounts, John Winthrop’s own diary, and historical Massachusetts Bay Court records, The First Witch of Boston is the story of Thomas Jones and Margaret Jones, the first woman to be tried and executed for witchcraft in Boston in June of 1648. Paired with this episode: Andrea: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone Valley...

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