In the 1660s English society experiences religious, social and industrial upheavals. In Frome, Molly-Ann and her brothers Ben and Nathaniel struggle to make ends meet after their family is impoverished. The changing times offer new opportunities – some less reputable than others – but while a few succeed in attaining great wealth, for others the threat of poverty, starvation or the gallows is always present . . .
Follow in the footsteps of Molly-Ann and her brothers on this 75 minute walk with the author of Dissenters – Liz Hutchinson.
Visit many of the places mentioned in the novel and learn about the inspiration behind its writing.
Access: some steep gradients.
Meet outside Frome Library. Copies of the novel will be available for sale.
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