some form of progression. Alternatively, C. Hill feels that the concept of a confessional state 'was killed off' as local government was no longer based on the commands of ecclesiastical powers but on the directions of 'secular... authority'. It seems as though the interpretation of Champion is closer to the truth as this historian comments on the situation in a more holistic light, drawing upon many aspects of it.

Christopher Hill states that the Toleration Act of 1689 was the point in which the confessional state was depleted, although he does not go into the nuances of how. He also comments on the fact that sin could not be punished through the courts. Indeed, William himself had begun to excersise his royal authority to influence judges and curb churchromance, An Uncertain Destiny. This book, set in 17th century Massachusetts, is a project close to the author's heart, and I'm delighted to have been able to help her bring it to you. This cover is one of my absolute favorites, with its gorgeous, atmospheric background and mysterious young woman in red.Here's a blurb about the story:
Haunting visions have plagued Megan Pendrake for years, a dire promise of a
turbulent future. When Megan and her brother are forced to flee England aboard
a ship bound for the colonies, trouble looms. In 1692, Salem, Massachusetts is
a hotbed of suspicion and persecution where the mere hint of witchcraft is a
death sentence. Remaining in Salem is courting disaster, but Megan’s heart
won't allow her to leave the man she has grown to love.

Nicholas Thayer