After Candlemas

B/w illustrations by Margery Gill. New York: Atheneum, 1974. 8vo. Orange cloth, stamped in black. 121 p. First American edition. Marion Zimmer Bradley's copy with her name signed "Marion Bradley" on the end paper. Near Fine in d.w. which is lightly soiled & faded at spine. [38496]

The epitaph in the Dorset graveyard read: "In memory of Ambroise Biddle aged 17 years drowned here on Feb. 2nd 1890. After Candllemas." But why "After Candlemas?" Harriet learned Candlemas was the night of one of four great yearly witch festivals and much more.

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