The Lancashire Witches by William Harrison Ainsworth, Fiction, Horror, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology

Autori

• William Harrison Ainsworth

Parametri

• 548 pagine
• 20 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Fantasy
• Horror
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against a backdrop of historical conflict, the tale unfolds a century after a churchman sold his soul for power, leading to the execution of his rival and a curse that haunts his descendants. The story centers on Mother Demdike, a monstrous figure born from this dark legacy, and her wicked family, who face off against their witch rivals, Mother Chattox and Alice Nutter. The narrative explores themes of betrayal, power, and the supernatural in a gripping conflict between witches in Lancashire.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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