During the 17th century, famine, poverty, and failed harvests had spread across Sweden. The plague had broken out, and the witch trials were fully underway. In Dalarna, a man and his son traveled between villages to preside over the trials. He was both the judge and the executioner and his title was Witch Hunter, appointed by the Royal Witchcraft Commission to carry out Gods work. No one dared to question him because they knew his will was law, and his words came directly from God. The people were desperate and would make any sacrifices if it gave them hope for a better future. It was primarily women who were accused of witchcraft and consorting with the devil. The women were considered the devil's mistresses, and it was often through them that he carried out his deeds.
In another place, Jakob grew up with his parents. He helped on the farm as much as he could and was far away from witch trials and war. He dreamed of one day traveling to Stockholm and starting a new life far from the toil of farming. One evening, Jakob met a strange woman by the well, and he realized that his life would not turn out as he had dreamed.
Gods Servant is the first book in the series Witch Years.
