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Servant of Salem

Breanna Hayse (Goodreads Author)

4.31 · Rating details · 16 ratings · 9 reviews

“The intricate patterns woven into the tapestries of time are not always to be understood, but to be accepted as just being. The truth serves to illuminate the enlightened and destroy the deeds of the wicked, and know always that there are those who will silence it. My hope for mankind is to learn from the past to better the future and that people become wise to the power “The intricate patterns woven into the tapestries of time are not always to be understood, but to be accepted as just being. The truth serves to illuminate the enlightened and destroy the deeds of the wicked, and know always that there are those who will silence it. My hope for mankind is to learn from the past to better the future and that people become wise to the power of their lies, and not be fooled as those who were fooled before…" ~ The Master of Salem; Robert Calef, PhD. Salem, MA 2015

Destiny Calef has two great passions in her life: her handsome and incredibly sexy professor husband, Robert, and serving the truth of history - particularly that of the world-renowned, infamous witch trials of Salem, Massachusetts.

Granted as part of their research stipend, the couple moves into the old Downing farm, the former residence of the accused witch, John Proctor. It is there where Destiny's dreams become nightmares, and she is plagued by a recurring vision that occurs at the exact same time of 3:33 a.m. There is no escape from the images that haunt her mind, and no answers with regards to their purpose. Her only hope lies in finding a clue hidden in Robert's secret library that is locked in the basement's vault. But Robert refuses to give her the key...

Curiosity and desperation get the better of her and Destiny defies Robert's orders to steer clear of his library. In that room, she discovers the truth about her husband's troubled past and his incredible secret… one which will not only turn her life upside down, but will lead to her standing face-to-face with one of history's most manipulative and notorious accusers of witchcraft, the Reverend Samuel Parris himself. This was a man who was known to get what he wanted, no matter the cost, and the portrait painted by history was nothing compared to his true evil and selfish nature.

Time has brought Destiny to 17th century Salem for a reason, but there are rules regarding changing the course of events, and severe consequences when these rules are broken. Destiny soon discovers that the kinky role-play games she and Robert enjoy enacting in the bedroom are child's play compared to the harsh deliverance of penance in colonial life. She also learns that things written in the history books are not always the truth, and makes it her mission to not only save innocent lives from the clutches of Samuel Parris, but to let everyone in the future know that what is written is not always the truth.

Author’s Note:
I started this piece as a historian, following the treasure map of documents and accountings of the infamous 1692 Witch Trials of Salem. What I discovered between the pages of history were the specters of truth lost in the kaleidoscope of time and concealed in the shadows of those who hungered for power and property. This is not about ghosts, witches or the paranormal as I had originally supposed, given my fascination of the subject matter, rather a love story that stood the test of time. A man and woman of flesh and blood, and how their trust, love and sacrifice broke the chains of evil. Now revealed, I offer that truth to you and pray that your eyes are open to that which is, not that which is desired. ~ Servant of Salem

Based on actual facts and historical data, #1 Best-Selling Multi-Genre author Breanna Hayse delivers a compelling tale of love, fear, lust, lies, loyalty and the reality of corporal punishment like she's never done before in this: Servant of Salem.
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Dec 16, 2015 'Q' aka CoCo added it · review of another edition

I'm not rating this book because I don't think it's fair that I do so. I read it expecting a story about witches with a little erotica thrown in--the "kinky role play games" the author mentions in the blurb. What I didn't do is read the Author's Note before I bought the book, and that's on me (and completely unlike me).
She clearly says, "This is not about ghosts, witches or the paranormal... rather a love story that stood the test of time." Not really my thing, as it proved when I read it.
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Nov 10, 2019 Erika Messer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Destiny Calef seems like an ordinary wife - that is until she and her husband Robert moved into an old house in Massachusetts. The very same night they moved in, Destiny started to have dreams - vivid dreams - about a graveyard and she saw herself naked on the railroad tracks - but it always ends before she can finish the dream. 3:33 a.m. every morning. Her husband Robert - although doubtful, - has searched to find out information on where she might be dreaming about and why, but he has come up Destiny Calef seems like an ordinary wife - that is until she and her husband Robert moved into an old house in Massachusetts. The very same night they moved in, Destiny started to have dreams - vivid dreams - about a graveyard and she saw herself naked on the railroad tracks - but it always ends before she can finish the dream. 3:33 a.m. every morning. Her husband Robert - although doubtful, - has searched to find out information on where she might be dreaming about and why, but he has come up with nothing. She knows is means something, but she doesn't have any idea what she is really in for ...

The only clue Destiny has to what is happening is that they were offered money to move into Downing Farm - a place where 2 people were convicted of being witches during the Salem Witch Trials. She sees her dreams as a warning - but Robert just sees them as ... well ... dreams. At least that seems to be the case to the reader until we see Robert has other ambitions - he is an AVID researcher of all things related to the Witch Trials and Witches. And deep inside his locked cellar that Destiny had made specifically for him, he has a secret - a photo of someone named Abigail and his own musings about whether she is behind these dreams and his own promise to make things right.

Destiny clearly knows nothing about Abigail as we find out - she goes to a hotel and learns quite a bit about the Downing Farm - a story that most of us have probably heard of - a story about John and Elizabeth Proctor, their maid Tituba and a little girl named Abigail who accused them of witchcraft. But is this Abigail the same Abigail in her husband's picture? Destiny decides to find out, she goes into her husband's cellar and finds the picture just as he comes home to discover her snooping. She begs him to tell her the truth ... but when he does, it is just as unbelievable as the fact that the Witch Trials ever happened.

I won't give away any more because the rest are spoilers, but honestly this was a great read! I was caught up from the first page and when Chapter 3 came up, I was hooked big time. If you are interested in the Salem Witch Trials - this is definitely a must read. I love historical fiction, but this takes it to a whole other level :) Check it out for yourself and see where the story of Abigail takes us. You won't be disappointed! ...more

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Oct 14, 2019 Nancy (The Avid Reader) rated it it was amazing

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Destiny Calef and her husband Robert live in Salem, MA in the same house that John Proctor once lived; the same John Proctor who was accused of being a witched and was hanged.

Ever since they moved in Destiny and Robert’s relationship is not what it used to be. Destiny has noticed that lately for whatever reason they don’t seem to be as close as they once were. She intends on finding out what is going on between the two of them and take care of the problem before it gets out of hand.

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Feb 10, 2020 Alexa Sommers rated it really liked it

An enjoyable read

Such a great recreation of a historical time with a unique take and easy to love/hate characters. Well worth the read.

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Oct 25, 2015 Lee Vanhoy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

First Time Reader Of A Book By Breanna Hayse

Just finished reading Servant Of Salem by Breanna Hayse and I can not convey how much I enjoyed this story. From the very first chapter until the very end, this story took me on a rollercoaster ride of excitement that kept me captivated and locked into the story. The story centers around two main characters, Robert and Destiny Calef, husband and wife, who are both searching for answers that results in a journey that transcends time and could threaten t ...more

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Nov 30, 2015 EvilAntie Jan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Blown away

Frankly I didn't know what to expect when I ordered this book. The Time period and time travel absolutely fascinate me. I'm simply stunned at the complexity the research and the superior writing of this author ! I wish I could give it 10 stars I wish I could treasure this as a real book. ...more

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Dec 02, 2015 Cassandra rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: delightful-smut

This was a lot of fun! I really enjoyed The Servant of Salem. It's clever, and Destiny's 1692 dialogue, especially when she's talking to the villain, is really delightful. There is darkness to the story, but I was actually surprised by how well balanced it was with light—even humor. ...more

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Oct 22, 2015 Laurel rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This is not the usual book by Breanna Hayse but it's quite facinating. It travels to thr Salem witch time and travels led by the evil Samuel Parris. The characters are well developed and the more you read thr more you find out. ...more

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Jan 18, 2017 Karrie rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: abandoned

Horrible...DNF

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I’m a native Californian gone 'wild', and had the opportunity to travel the globe and discover the world through the eyes of both a Marine Intelligence specialist and a BDSM lifestyler. I left the service to go into pediatric hospice nursing and grief counseling, eventually working as a marriage and family therapist for those involved in alternative lifestyle development. This experience has allow ...more