
The Writing on the Hearth
Cynthia Harnett's The Writing on the Hearth (1971) is a witch fiction novel. The story is set in Great Britain, in Henry VI, 1422–1461. Key subjects include witchcraft.
It has been published in 5 editions.
It runs to roughly 301 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.
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Who wrote The Writing on the Hearth?
The Writing on the Hearth was written by Cynthia Harnett and first published in 1971.
What genre is The Writing on the Hearth?
It is usually shelved as Witch Fiction.
How long is The Writing on the Hearth?
The median edition has 301 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Writing on the Hearth?
Readers who like it often enjoy The House with a Clock in Its Walls, The Worst Witch (The Worst Witch #1) and The Return of the Native.
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The Return of the Native
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