The Wax Child Olga Ravn: a witch trial tale set in 17th century Denmark @scallydandlingaboutthebooks
The Wax Child Olga Ravn: a witch trial tale set in 17th century Denmark @scallydandlingaboutthebooks
Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Steve and I both loved Olga Ravn's The Wax Child published in Denmark in 2023 but just out in English translation by Martin Aitken.
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