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Set in the English countryside in 1951, The Vengeance of the Witch‑Finder follows thirteen‑year‑old Lewis Barnavelt as he visits a distant cousin. During his stay, Lewis accidentally unleashes demonic forces, summoning the ghost of an evil wizard who declares his intent to destroy the Barnavelt family. The story blends supernatural mystery with a coming‑of‑age adventure as Lewis must confront the wizard spirit and protect his loved ones.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: John Bellairs
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