The Witch's Head

H. Rider Haggard

Summary

"The Witch's Head" is a novel by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1885. The story takes place in England and revolves around a young man named Leonard Outram, who inherits a large estate from his uncle. The estate includes an ancient castle, which is rumored to be haunted by a witch's ghost. Leonard becomes obsessed with the legend of the witch and begins to investigate her story. He discovers that the witch was a woman named Lady Arabella who was accused of witchcraft and executed hundreds of years ago. Leonard becomes convinced that Lady Arabella was innocent and begins to experience strange occurrences in the castle, including visions of the witch's head. "The Witch's Head" is a gripping tale that combines historical fiction, mystery, and horror elements to create a thrilling read.

Available since: 03/06/2023.

Print length: 392 pages.

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