THE WITCH'S HEAD (Occult & Supernatural Thriller)
Enriched edition. Adventure ClassicBy Henry Rider Haggard
Length16h 9m
About this audiobook
Henry Rider Haggard's 'The Witch's Head' is a captivating occult and supernatural thriller that delves into themes of mysticism, witchcraft, and the unknown. Set in a remote English village, the novel follows the protagonist as he uncovers a dark secret involving a mysterious woman who possesses supernatural powers. Haggard's descriptive prose and eerie atmosphere add depth to the story, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. This novel is a standout example of Victorian gothic fiction, blending elements of horror and suspense to create a truly haunting tale.
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.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- 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.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.5 (66)
Includes Goodreads
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length16 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 20, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE WITCH'S HEAD
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6BOOK I
7CHAPTER I ERNEST'S APPEARANCE
8CHAPTER II REGINALD CARDUS, ESQ., MISANTHROPE
9CHAPTER III OLD DUM'S NESS
10CHAPTER IV BOYS TOGETHER
11CHAPTER V EVA'S PROMISE
12CHAPTER VI JEREMY FALLS IN LOVE
13CHAPTER VII ERNEST IS INDISCREET
14CHAPTER VIII A GARDEN IDYL
15CHAPTER IX EVA FINDS SOMETHING
16CHAPTER X WHAT EVA FOUND
17CHAPTER XI DEEP WATERS
18CHAPTER XII DEEPER YET
19CHAPTER XIII MR. CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS
20CHAPTER XIV GOOD-BYE
21CHAPTER XV ERNEST GETS INTO TROUBLE
22CHAPTER XVI MADAME'S WORK
23BOOK II
24CHAPTER I MY POOR EVA
25CHAPTER II THE LOCUM TENENS
26CHAPTER III EVA TAKES A DISTRICT
27CHAPTER IV JEREMY'S IDEA OF A SHAKING
28CHAPTER V FLORENCE ON MARRIAGE
29CHAPTER VI MR. PLOWDEN GOES A-WOOING
30CHAPTER VII OVER THE WATER
31CHAPTER VIII A HOMERIC COMBAT
32CHAPTER IX ERNEST'S LOVE-LETTER
33CHAPTER X A WAY OF ESCAPE
34CHAPTER XI FOUND WANTING
35CHAPTER XII ERNEST RUNS AWAY
36CHAPTER XIII MR. PLOWDEN ASSERTS HIS RIGHTS
37CHAPTER XIV THE VIRGIN MARTYR
38CHAPTER XV HANS'S CITY OF REST
39CHAPTER XVI ERNEST ACCEPTS A COMMISSION
40CHAPTER XVII HANS PROPHESIES EVIL
41CHAPTER XVIII MR. ALSTON'S VIEWS
42CHAPTER XIX ISANDHLWANA
43CHAPTER XX THE END OF ALSTON'S HORSE
44BOOK III
45CHAPTER I THE CLIFFS OF OLD ENGLAND
46CHAPTER II ERNEST'S EVIL DESTINY
47CHAPTER III INTROSPECTIVE
48CHAPTER IV AFTER MANY DAYS
49CHAPTER V HOME AGAIN
50CHAPTER VI HOW IT ALL CAME ABOUT
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