The Wax Child by Olga Ravn [Hardcover]

The Wax Child is a haunting and atmospheric novel inspired by a real seventeenth-century Danish witch trial.

Set in 1620, the story begins when Christenze Krukow creates a small human figure from beeswax—a "wax child"—which gradually seems to acquire its own awareness. Through the wax child's unique perspective, the novel observes Christenze's life, her relationships, the rumors surrounding her, and the growing suspicion of witchcraft in her community.

As fear, superstition, and social tensions intensify, Christenze becomes increasingly vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft. The novel portrays a world in which magic and the supernatural are deeply woven into everyday life and where suspicion and prejudice can lead to devastating consequences.

Blending history, folklore, and psychological insight, the book explores how societies create outsiders and persecute those who do not conform.