Tales of Witchcraft and Wonder: The Venomous Maiden and Other Stories of the Supernatural 1644111705, 9781644111703

A collection of tales from the Middle Ages focused on otherworldly powers, magical animals, miracles, demonic apparition

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English Pages 320 Year 2021

Tales of Witchcraft and Wonder: The Venomous Maiden and Other Stories of the Supernatural
1644111705, 9781644111703

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