The Wizard's Aunt: A Novel (1903)

By Janet Laing

Book Overview

The Wizard's Aunt is a novel written by Janet Laing and originally published in 1903. The story centers around a young girl named Elsie who is sent to live with her aunt, Miss Charlotte, in a small village in Scotland. Miss Charlotte is known as the ""wizard's aunt"" because she is rumored to have magical powers.Elsie is initially hesitant to live with her aunt, but soon discovers that Miss Charlotte is not only kind and caring, but also has a deep knowledge of herbal remedies and natural healing. As Elsie settles into her new life, she begins to learn from her aunt and becomes fascinated by the world of magic and folklore.However, not everyone in the village is accepting of Miss Charlotte and her beliefs. Elsie must navigate the tensions between her aunt and the more traditional members of the community, while also dealing with her own personal struggles.The Wizard's Aunt is a charming and whimsical novel that explores themes of family, tradition, and the power of nature. It is a delightful read for anyone interested in magic and folklore, as well as those who enjoy heartwarming stories about the bonds between family members.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437347371
• ISBN13: 9781437347371
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"