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The White Witch is a historical tale set in 17th‑century England during the English Civil War. The novel follows Froniga Haslewood, a gentle healer caught between her Puritan family and her Gypsy relatives. As the war rages between Cavaliers and Parliamentarians, Froniga’s cousin Robert leaves home to fight for the Parliamentarian cause, while his wife Margaret and their twin children wait at the manor house for news. Gregor, Robert’s daughter Jenny, and other village inhabitants are drawn into the conflict’s turmoil, and they must choose between family loyalty and their personal hearts. Through these intertwined lives, the story examines faith, loyalty, and the human cost of war in a small community.
First publish date: 1958
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Elizabeth Goudge
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