The Lancashire Witches
by Harrison Ainsworth
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+/Very Good
- Seller
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Ainsworth's last masterpiece, The Lancashire Witches proved a best-seller in its day and influenced many contemporary authors. The Lancashire Witches begins in the 16th century, in Lancashire, England. When a Cistercian monk, Borlace Alvetham, is falsely accused of witchcraft and condemned to death by his rival, Brother Paslew, he sells his soul to Satan and escapes. Years later, granted the powers of a warlock, he returns in the guise of Nicholas Demdike to witness Paslew's execution for treason. Dying, Paslew curses Demdike's offspring -- who become the titular "Lancashire Witches." The rest of the book set in the 17th century. Mother Demdike, a powerful witch, and her clan face rival witches, raise innocent young Alizon Devi as their own, and try to corrupt Alizon despite her innocent ways. Ultimately, the book becomes a struggle between Heaven and Hell, with Alizon's fate hanging in the balance.
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- Bookseller
- Alexander's Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 083234
- Title
- The Lancashire Witches
- Author
- Harrison Ainsworth
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- New Edition 3rd Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Gerrard
- Place of Publication
- Nelson
- Date Published
- 1972
- Pages
- 288
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Weight
- 1.10 lbs
- Keywords
- The Lancashire Witches; Harrison Ainsworth
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- Cookery;
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