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# Key locations in Lichfield take centre stage in author’s new historical mystery novel
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/key-locations-in-lichfield-take-centre-stage-in-authors-new-historical-mystery-novel/
- Published: 2021-07-07T07:10:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-07-04T18:17:22.000Z
- Description: An author has revealed that a number of Lichfield locations will provide the setting for her new historical novel.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Heritage, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:15, News

An author has revealed that a number of Lichfield locations will provide the setting for her new historical novel.

![Dr Jane O'Connor](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/untitled-16-of-27.jpg)

Dr Jane O’Connor

The Trial of Gwen Foley is based in the city of 1723 and tells the tale of a woman accused of being a witch.

Her only hope of being saved is for Hester and the Lunar Society to be able to prevent her from facing the hangman’s noose.

Author [Dr Jane O’Connor](https://www.bloodhoundbooks.com/authors-1/jane-oconnor?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) said a number of familiar locations featured in the historical mystery drama.

> “The bookshop in Lichfield where Samuel grew up is a key setting in the novel as are many other old buildings that are still standing such as the Guildhall and The King’s Head pub.  
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> “I live near Lichfield and love the history and beauty of the city.  
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> “I was inspired to write the novel as I am fascinated by the history of witchcraft and how such dangerous beliefs often affected the lives of women who were perceived as different.  
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> “The novel also includes a fictional teenage version of Samuel Johnson. It was great fun to include a real historical figure in the story to bring the period to life, along with many places and buildings in Lichfield which are still standing today.”  
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> Dr Jane O’Connor

The Trial of Gwen Foley is [available to buy on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trial-Gwen-Foley-completely-historical-ebook/dp/B097PZP67C/ref=sr%5F1%5F1?dchild=1&keywords=the+trial+of+gwen+foley&qid=1625125813&s=books&sr=1-1&ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).