The Lancashire Witches, a Romance of Pendle Forest
About this book
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. Ainsworth's last masterpiece, The Lancashire Witches proved a best-seller in its day and influenced many contemporary authors.
Reader Profile
3.5/5 · 437 readers · 484 pages · ≈ 8 h 58 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Lancashire Witches, a Romance of Pendle Forest?
About ≈ 8 h 58 m — 484 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Lancashire Witches, a Romance of Pendle Forest?
484 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Lancashire Witches, a Romance of Pendle Forest?
It sits on the History, Fiction shelves.
Is The Lancashire Witches, a Romance of Pendle Forest in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The Lancashire Witches, a Romance of Pendle Forest take place?
It is set in Lancashire (England), London (England) during 18th century.
Who wrote The Lancashire Witches, a Romance of Pendle Forest?
William Harrison Ainsworth.
Where can I read The Lancashire Witches, a Romance of Pendle Forest online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library