A Delusion of Satan was written in 1995 by Frances Hill and published by Da Capo Press. Frances Hill, an accomplished London-based writer and journalist, has written for a decent period of time. In addition to publishing two novels, Hill wrote fiction reviews for The Time (London) and worked as a reporter in both New York and London due to receiving a good read in A Delusion of Satan. Set in the colonial village American from Salem in Massachusetts around the year 1692, A Delusion of Satan opens by describing, in depth, the Puritan lifestyle which ranges from the social aspects, to the religious aspects, to the political aspects of Puritan life, Frances Hill leaves nothing of intent on providing the most accurate and relatable descriptions of the topics in question before diving into the evidence itself. I particularly like the depth of description that Hill provides when giving you basic information such as the Puritan lifestyle; without establishing a solid foundation, some things may not make sense as you continue through the book. After an introduction to the common Puritan lifestyle, Hill wastes no time diving into the conflict: the young "bewitched" girls Betty Paris, Abigail Williams (cousins), and Ann Putnam (a neighbor of Betty Paris and Abigail Williams). The girls began to behave strangely and far from the Puritan lifestyle. According to the book, Betty and Abigail “delighted in fortune-telling to relieve the boredom of the parsonage.” Given that Betty and Abigail lived in the parsonage under the care of Pastor Samuel Parris, many found it highly unlikely that these actions were carried out of their own volition,... middle of paper... The daily justice system ensures that human rights are guaranteed more basic and that there is sufficient evidence to support the accusation. Two thumbs up, all the way. Works CitedHill, Frances. An illusion of Satan. Da Capo Press, 2002. PrintKennedy, Cohen and Bailey. The American Contest: Volume I to 1877. Wadsworth CenagePublishing. Print.Bloom, Harold. The Crucible by Arthur Miller. New York: Bloom's Literary Criticism, 2008. PrintCalef, Robert. More Wonders of the Unseen World or Wonders of the Unseen World viewed. LCC General Books, 2010. PrintGoss, David K. The Salem Witch Trials: A Reference Guide. Greenwood Publishing, 2007. PrintBremmer, Francis J. Puritanism: A Very Brief Introduction. Oxford University Press, 2009. PrintHoffer, Peter. The Salem Witch Trials: A Legal History. University Press of Kansas, 1997.Print.