The Witch of Prague

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The Witch of Prague (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)

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The Plot

The story concerns the successes and failures of Unorna, a twenty-five-year-old wealthy orphan. Ever since childhood, when she was observed taming a wolf, she has possessed hypnotic, clairvoyant, and spell-casting powers. She is aided by Keyork Arabian, a clever, dwarfish physician, philosopher, and occultist who would give anything to possess her, body and soul. Unorna’s aim is to thwart the Wanderer’s seven-year search for Beatrice Varanger, his beloved. Beatrice’s father, opposed to their union, had traveled evasively with her until his recent death.

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