About the Book: Bright I Burn by Molly Aitken is a powerful reimagining of the life of Alice Kyteler, the first recorded woman in Ireland condemned as a witch. Set in 13th-century Kilkenny, the novel follows Alice from her youth, witnessing her mother’s subjugation to patriarchal norms, to her own rise as a successful businesswoman. As Alice’s wealth and independence grow, so do the rumors and resentments surrounding her, culminating in a fatal accusation. Aitken’s narrative delves into themes of power, gender, and societal constraints, offering a voice to a woman lost to history who dared to carve her own space in a man’s world.