The Lancashire Witches by Harrison Ainsworth - 1965

Gerrard (other publishing details missing) . 16mo, ex lib, small tape stain to rear bd, to rear endpaper + pastedown + to rear d/w foldover o/w VG++/VG 285 gms.

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. Written by W.H. Ainsworth and placed largely in the 17th century, the book first follows the tale of a monk falsely accused of witchcraft who escapes his faith and takes on the name of Nicholas Demdike. Despite being granted special powers and becoming a true warlock, Demdike is later cursed by his rival, and his offspring later become the powerful but feared Lancashire witches. The tale itself should not be confused with the historic events associated with the well-known Lancashire Witches. Ainsworth paints an entirely different picture of the tale, and while using numerous elements from the real Lancashire, the book is not meant to be an historical account. Sometimes even diving into horror scenes,… Read More

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. Written by W.H. Ainsworth and placed largely in the 17th century, the book first follows the tale of a monk falsely accused of witchcraft who escapes his faith and takes on the name of Nicholas Demdike. Despite being granted special powers and becoming a true warlock, Demdike is later cursed by his rival, and his offspring later become the powerful but feared Lancashire witches. The tale itself should not be confused with the historic events associated with the well-known Lancashire Witches. Ainsworth paints an entirely different picture of the tale, and while using numerous elements from the real Lancashire, the book is not meant to be an historical account. Sometimes even diving into horror scenes,… Read More

Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. No edition and date stated. From the collection of Ex-Library, with their bookplate, small stamp mark and library marking on the spine of the book. Publication of 572 pages. There is gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a little shelf rubbed. On the inner board there is a small scuffed mark. There are minor pen marking on the title page. Internally the pages are clean and complete. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

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.

London: Grafton Books/AG Northern Ltd 1988 First Grafton Paperback Printing ISBN 0-586-05095-7 VG+ Light edgwear, faint crease to front cover, otherwise a Fine copy, very clean throughout. Cover photo by Chris Yates.

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.