Devon's Forgotten Witches

' This is a very useful addition to the growing body of data on witchcraft belief in Victorian and Edwardian England, and a further testimony to the great value of newspaper reports as a source for the subject.'

-- Professor Ronald Edmund Hutton, historian specialising in early modern Britain, British folklore, pre-Christian religion, modern paganism and author

'Tracey and Mark have written an incredible guide to the rich history of witchcraft in Devon ... history enthusiasts will delight in a captivating exploration of the magical beliefs of yesteryear.'

-- Blake Malliway, author of A Witch’s Guide to Fetch Work

'This important volume will introduce readers to those figures at worst completely forgotten or at best mentioned briefly. Figures such as The White Witch of Exeter, often approached in the stories of Devon and Cornwall by pellars and layfolk alike, is brought into three dimensional reality by the Normans'. Expertly sourced, elaborated upon, and entertainingly written, Devon's Forgotten Witches promises to reacquaint modern readers to these figures from just over the hill... which it fulfills in leaps and bounds. Simply outstanding.'

-- Benjamin Stimpson, folklorist and author of Of Doves and Ravens: The Witches and Wisefolk of Wales and the Borders

'A reader might be forgiven for asking whether there can be anything left to say on a topic so frequently written about as witches. With Devon’s Forgotten Witches, Tracey and Mark Norman prove that the answer to that question is a resounding yes. With this new offering, the authors’ track record for presenting meticulous research in an accessible and engaging fashion remains unbroken. Far from being restricted by the localised focus, the narrative greatly benefits from such a carefully chosen approach: the result is an evocative and intimate snapshot of attitudes towards witchcraft during an often overlooked period.'

-- Willow Winsham author, Witchcraft Historian and co-founder of Folklore Thur