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Meindert DeJong’s tale places an elderly woman and her companions—a magpie and cat—in the center of a small Dutch community steeped in superstition. When the villagers, driven by hysteria, accuse her of witchcraft, her quiet wisdom and the cat’s timely actions help the people to see reason and dispel their fears. The story explores how folklore, community, and individual insight intersect on the edge of supernatural belief.
First publish date: 1950
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Meindert DeJong
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