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In *An Enemy at Green Knowe*, the quiet village of the fictional Green Knowe is shaken when a contemporary witch arrives, determined to uncover ancient witchcraft texts rumored to be concealed within the house by a mad seventeenth‑century alchemist. As the search continues, the inhabitants of Green Knowe are drawn into a plot that blends historical curiosity, supernatural intrigue, and the enduring charm of a family’s old home. The narrative invites readers into a world where the past and present intersect through whispers of magic and the secrets of a long‑guarded dwelling.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lucy M. Boston
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