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Three Sovereigns for Sarah

Nineteen people were hanged and one man pressed to death, while hundreds went to jail during the witch hysteria of 1692. Three Sovereigns for Sarah is a powerful and moving story about three loving sisters accused of witchcraft and offers an accurate portrayal of the Salem witch trials, with real characters and original transcripts woven into the dialogue.

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Episode 3

Season 1 Episode 3 | 54m 39s | CC

Sarah concludes her recollection. While awaiting trial, Sarah and Rebecca are joined in prison by their pious sister, Mary, also accused of witchcraft. Rebecca endures the ordeal of trial, conviction and hanging, and Mary soon follows her sister to her own death. Sarah escapes death but must endure the brutal conditions of imprisonment. As the drama concludes, a verdict is rendered.

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