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Summary

The Lancashire Witches is based on the true story of the Pendle witches of 1612, weaving witchcraft, curses, and family tragedy into the turbulent backdrop of England’s Reformation. When Abbot John Paslew refuses a stranger’s demand to baptize his child, a curse sets off a chain of demonic bargains and persecution. William Harrison Ainsworth blends history, superstition, and Gothic suspense to explore fear, vengeance, and societal upheaval.

Duration: about 7 hours (07:24:44)
Publishing date: 2026-01-19; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2026. Copyright Statment: —

• Contemporary Fiction
• Crime & Thriller