Explore
Pricing
For Authors
Listen Now

Sign In Start free trial

Search
Explore
Library

Publish a book
Help

The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel)

Historical Fiction

,

Mature

The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel)

Enriched edition.By William Harrison Ainsworth

Listen with 1,000+ voices

Try for $0.00 Get for $1

The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel)

Length27h 5m

About this audiobook

William Harrison Ainsworth's historical novel, 'The Lancashire Witches,' is a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the infamous Pendle Witch Trials in 17th century England. Ainsworth's literary style seamlessly blends historical facts with imaginative storytelling, creating a vivid portrayal of the superstitious era and the persecution of those accused of witchcraft. The novel's fast-paced narrative and rich descriptions of Lancashire's landscape immerse readers in the chaotic and dangerous world of the witch hunts, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike. Ainsworth expertly weaves together elements of romance, revenge, and betrayal in this intriguing exploration of societal fear and injustice. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Witch Fiction Supernatural Folklore Historical Romance Tragic Romance Political Intrigue Psychological Revenge Family Curses & Fate

Audiobook details

GenreHistorical Fiction, Horror

Length27 hrs 5 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 18, 2019

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction

10The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) (pt. 6)

2Introduction

11The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) (pt. 7)

3Synopsis

12The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) (pt. 8)

4Historical Context

13The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) (pt. 9)

5The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) (pt. 1)

14The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) (pt. 10)

Show all chaptersShow less

6The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) (pt. 2)

15The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) (pt. 11)

7The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) (pt. 3)

16Analysis

8The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) (pt. 4)

17Reflection

9The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) (pt. 5)

18Memorable Quotes

More from William Harrison Ainsworth

Rookwood (Summarized Edition)

Rookwood (Summarized Edition)William Harrison Ainsworth4h 8m$2

RookwoodWilliam Harrison Ainsworth18h 24m$2 · $0

Old St Paul's (Historical Novel)

Old St Paul's (Historical Novel)William Harrison Ainsworth23h 3m$1 · $0

The Lancashire Witches

The Lancashire WitchesWilliam Harrison Ainsworth23h 41m$6 · $0

The Lancashire Witches (Unabridged)

The Lancashire Witches (Unabridged)William Harrison Ainsworth24h 31m$10 · $0

More from Historical Fiction

Crime and Punishment

Crime and PunishmentFyodor Dostoevsky20h 29m$32

The Pale Horseman

The Pale HorsemanBernard Cornwell14h 7m$33 · $0

The Mutiny on the Bounty - Complete Trilogy

The Mutiny on the Bounty - Complete TrilogyCharles Nordhoff, James Norman Hall32h 45m$1 · $0

InharmoniousTammye Huf9h 45m$23

War and PeaceLeo Tolstoy65h 17m$1 · $0

The RobeLloyd C. Douglas22h 3m$32

We’ll Meet Again

We’ll Meet AgainBartle Bull12h 4m$23

Quo VadisHenryk Sienkiewicz24h 25m$1 · $0

North and South

North and SouthElizabeth Gaskell21h 29m$1 · $0

A Tale of Two Cities (Unabridged with the original illustrations by Phiz)

A Tale of Two Cities (Unabridged with the original illustrations by Phiz)Charles Dickens16h 42m$1 · $0

The Apology of Socrates

The Apology of SocratesPlato1h 37m$3 · $0

Calling Me Home

Calling Me HomeJulie Kibler13h 36m$20 · $0

The Count of Monte Cristo (Illustrated Edition)

The Count of Monte Cristo (Illustrated Edition)Alexandre Dumas54h 22m$1 · $0

The Greatest Works of Rafael Sabatini

The Greatest Works of Rafael SabatiniRafael Sabatini287h 52m$1 · $0

Framley Parsonage

Framley ParsonageAnthony Trollope18h 49m$32

The Sand Pebbles

The Sand PebblesRichard McKenna23h 19m$1 · $0

Operation Lightning Bolt

Operation Lightning BoltHilary Green7h 37m$17

Finding Love in Wild West

Finding Love in Wild WestGrace Livingston Hill24h 33m$1 · $0

Deep RiverKarl Marlantes25h 59m$25

The Home-MakerDorothy Canfield Fisher8h 20m$20

More from Horror

Good OmensNeil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett12h 14m$29 · $0

The Fall of the House of Cabal

The Fall of the House of CabalJonathan L. Howard14h 54m$23

The ExorcistWilliam Peter Blatty12h 52m5 (2)$8 · $0

Anna Karenina (Louise Maude's Translation)

Anna Karenina (Louise Maude's Translation)Leo Tolstoy41h 8m$1 · $0

Darkness on the Edge of Town

Darkness on the Edge of TownJonathan Maberry5h 11m$14

The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian GrayOscar Wilde7h 44m$17

Voluntary Committal

Voluntary CommittalJoe Hill1h 58m4 (1)$16 · $0

The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow

The Silence of Bonaventure ArrowRita Leganski11h 23m$29 · $0

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

The Ghost and Mrs. MuirR. A. Dick5h 37m$17

Greatest HitsHarlan Ellison17h 35m$30

DRACULABram Stoker17h 39m$1 · $0

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

The Case of Charles Dexter WardH.P. Lovecraft11h 4m$2 · $0

Orbs IIINicholas Sansbury Smith7h 52m$20

Ancient Sorceries and Other Tales

Ancient Sorceries and Other TalesAlgernon Blackwood15h 16m$2 · $0

CamilleAlexandre Dumas fils8h 36m$1 · $0

The Woman in White

The Woman in WhiteWilkie Collins25h 47m$35

Dead Jack and the Soul Catcher

Dead Jack and the Soul CatcherJames Aquilone5h 1m$15

I Am Legend, and Other Stories

I Am Legend, and Other StoriesRichard Matheson10h 51m$23

The Patch of Blue

The Patch of BlueGrace Livingston Hill5h 49m$2 · $0

Legacy of Blood

Legacy of BloodHeather Graham9h 22m$29 · $0

You may also like

The Witch-Hunt Trilogy – 3 Classic Historical Fiction Novels

The Witch-Hunt Trilogy – 3 Classic Historical Fiction NovelsJames Hogg, William Harrison Ainsworth, Wilhelm Meinhold56h 16m$1

Salem Witchcraft (Vol. 1&2)

Salem Witchcraft (Vol. 1&2)Charles Wentworth Upham31h 45m$1 · $0

The Lancashire Witches (Unabridged)

The Lancashire Witches (Unabridged)William Harrison Ainsworth24h 31m$10 · $0

Bitter GreensKate Forsyth19h 25m$25

Vrouw Grobelaar and Her Leading Cases: Seventeen Short Stories

Vrouw Grobelaar and Her Leading Cases: Seventeen Short StoriesPerceval Gibbon5h 24m$1 · $0

The Witchcraft of Salem Village

The Witchcraft of Salem VillageShirley Jackson3h 10m$14

RookwoodWilliam Harrison Ainsworth18h 24m$2 · $0

Sea WitchSarah Henning8h 25m$26 · $0

The Girl in the Castle

The Girl in the CastleSanta Montefiore17h 26m$40 · $0

RapunzelJacob and Wilhelm Grimm9m$2

Utterly WickedDorothy Morrison6h 37m$17

Ye Lyttle Salem Maide

Ye Lyttle Salem MaidePauline Bradford Mackie6h 2m$2 · $0

The True Story of Salem: Book 1-7

The True Story of Salem: Book 1-7Charles Wentworth Upham, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, William P. Upham, Samuel Roberts Wells57h 10m$2 · $0

The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft

The True Story vs. Myth of WitchcraftBram Stoker, Charles Mackay, William Godwin, Walter Scott, Charles Wentworth Upham, Jules Michelet, John Ashton, Howard Williams, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, Allen Putnam, George Moir, Frederick George Lee, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, Wilhelm Meinhold, John M. Taylor, E. Lynn Linton, William P. Upham, W. H. Davenport Adams, M. Schele de Vere, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Samuel Roberts Wells262h 15m$2 · $0

The Witchcraft Delusion in New England (Vol. 1-3)

The Witchcraft Delusion in New England (Vol. 1-3)Cotton Mather, Robert Calef21h 54m$3 · $0

Matilda Montgomerie; Or, The Prophecy Fulfilled

Matilda Montgomerie; Or, The Prophecy FulfilledMajor Richardson12h 47m$2 · $0

Giles Corey, Yeoman

Giles Corey, YeomanMary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman1h 52m$1 · $0

Dark Tales (With Original Illustrations)

Dark Tales (With Original Illustrations)Nathaniel Hawthorne25h 26m$1 · $0

The Hammer of Witches: Malleus Maleficarum (Summarized Edition)

The Hammer of Witches: Malleus Maleficarum (Summarized Edition)Heinrich Kramer4h 5m$2

After the Forest

After the ForestKell Woods13h 56m$33 · $0