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2004-10-01
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Meinhold, Wilhelm
1797
1851
Meinhold, W. (Wilhelm)
Meinhold, Johann Wilhelm
Sidonia, the Sorceress : the Supposed Destroyer of the Whole Reigning Ducal House of Pomerania — Volume 2
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"Sidonia, the Sorceress: the Supposed Destroyer of the Whole Reigning Ducal House of Pomerania" is a fictional work likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Sidonia, a woman accused of witchcraft, who faces the backlash of her actions and the turmoil her presence incites within her convent and the surrounding nobility. This story unfolds amidst the backdrop of historical tensions and witch trials, reflecting broader themes of power, fear, and societal control. The opening of the story presents Sidonia's manipulation and ambition as she seeks to gain influence within the convent by decisively removing the current sub-prioress, Dorothea Stettin. Through a combination of cunning dialogue and deceitful behaviors, including an incident involving a cat donned in red hose, Sidonia orchestrates her rise to power while simultaneously sowing discord among the other nuns. The chapter reveals her personality: both charismatic and malevolent, as she engages in a web of intrigues that will ultimately lead to her eventual confrontation with the authorities and the accusation of witchcraft. The tone is darkly humorous yet ominous, setting the stage for a narrative steeped in supernatural elements and moral reckoning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Witchcraft -- Pomerania (Poland and Germany)
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
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