The Lancashire Witches
by Ainsworth Harrison
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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The Lancashire Witches
by Ainsworth, Harrison
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The Lancashire Witches
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THE LANCASHIRE WITCHES
by Harrison Ainsworth
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A romanticised novel, telling the story of the real 17th Century 'Lancashire Witches', and of their capture, trial, and subsequent execution. No inscriptions. Wrapper is not price-clipped. Item Price
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The Lancashire Witches
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Nelson: Gerrard, 1972. New Edition 3rd Printing. Hardback. Very Good+/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. New edition, first printing octavo hardback, 572 pp. Very Good + condition in Very Good unclipped dust jacket No inscriptions.
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The Lancashire Witches
by Ainsworth, Harrison. William
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MP3 Audio CD. In the background of evil cats, familiars and spirits found around Malkin tower, young Alizon Devi is raised by the dreaded witches of Lancashire in a tale with numerous twists and turns that forks the original story of the Lancashire Witches into a fantasy story worthy of recognition.
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MP3 Audio CD. In the background of evil cats, familiars and spirits found around Malkin tower, young Alizon Devi is raised by the dreaded witches of Lancashire in a tale with numerous twists and turns that forks the original story of the Lancashire Witches into a fantasy story worthy of recognition.
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