Witch of Mansfield

Witch of Mansfield
Author: Mark S Jordan
Publisher: History Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-09-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781540258595

Meet one of Richland County's most colorful citizens. There are those who thought Phebe Wise was a witch. More thought that the cranky old lady was "tetched," meaning crazy. And she was crazy--like a fox. An eccentric who outwitted violent robbers, a mad stalker, and a society that expected her to marry and raise children, Phebe alternated between dressing up in men's clothes and strutting to town in an antique ball gown, the trail dragging behind her in the dirt. If anyone had the gall to stare, she'd cuss them out. She was in touch with a different world, and she used it to help launch the career of a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, Louis Bromfield. Local author and historian Mark Sebastian Jordan unravels the myth and history of Phebe Wise.

The Witch of Mansfield

The Witch of Mansfield
Author: Mark S. Jordan
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2023-09-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439679266

Meet one of Richland County's most colorful citizens. There are those who thought Phebe Wise was a witch. More thought that the cranky old lady was "tetched," meaning crazy. And she was crazy--like a fox. An eccentric who outwitted violent robbers, a mad stalker, and a society that expected her to marry and raise children, Phebe alternated between dressing up in men's clothes and strutting to town in an antique ball gown, the trail dragging behind her in the dirt. If anyone had the gall to stare, she'd cuss them out. She was in touch with a different world, and she used it to help launch the career of a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, Louis Bromfield. Local author and historian Mark Sebastian Jordan unravels the myth and history of Phebe Wise.

My Jane Austen Summer

My Jane Austen Summer
Author: Cindy Jones
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2011-03-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062078801

“When one has read the six great Austen novels…and then reread and then reread the six again, one’s only recourse is the company of others equally bereft. Cindy Jones’s My Jane Austen Summer fills the gap with a nourishing Austen-soaked setting, a wonderfully surprising plot, and Lily, a delightfully peculiar heroine.” —Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Book Club Author Cindy Jones has a gift for the millions of readers everywhere who have been enchanted by Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and the other wondrous works of the inimitable Austen—not to mention fans of more contemporary delights such as The Jane Austen Book Club. Jones’s My Jane Austen Summer is a delightful, funny, poignant novel in which a contemporary woman—an obsessed Austenphile—learns much about life, love, and herself during one magical summer in England spent re-enacting Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park.

The Witch of Artemis Volume 1

The Witch of Artemis Volume 1
Author: Yui Hara
Publisher: TokyoPop
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-08-31
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781427815545

When he runs into a girl from Artemis, a magical star his father told him stories about, Kazuki discovers she is a witch cursed with powers that can only be used for good.

Murder at Mansfield Park

Murder at Mansfield Park
Author: Lynn Shepherd
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2011-03-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459612957

Murder at Mansfield Park is a witty and clever reimagining of Jane Austen's much-loved novel Mansfield Park. But in this Mansfield Park, things have changed ... Formerly Austen's meekest heroine, Fanny Price has become not only an heiress to an extensive fortune but also a heartless, scheming minx. Hiding her true character behind a demure facade, Fanny is indeed betrothed to Edmund, now Mrs Norris's stepson; but do the couple really love each other? Henry and Mary Crawford arrive in the country ready to wreak havoc with their fast city ways, but this time Henry Crawford is troubled by a suspicious past while his sister, Mary, steps forward in the best Austen style to become an unexpected heroine. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes the safe and solid grand house as it becomes the scene of violence. Every member of the family falls under suspicion and the race begins to halt a ruthless murderer. Funny and sharp, Murder at Mansfield Park is simply a delight to read.

A Very Brave Witch

A Very Brave Witch
Author: Alison McGhee
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-08-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442439262

On the far side of town, in a big, dark, house, lives a brave little witch. She has heard lots and lots about those scary humans and a holiday they call Halloween, but she has never even seen Halloween for herself. Until one very special Halloween comes along… Perfect for trick-or-treaters of all ages, A Very Brave Witch makes for a playful read-aloud that takes the scariness out of the holiday.

The Witch

The Witch
Author: Jean Thompson
Publisher: Blue Rider Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Fairy tales
ISBN: 9780399170584

A collection of stories that put a modern twist on classic fairy tales, depicting characters ranging from lost children who try to find their way home to adults who confront their past misdeeds.

Weetzie Bat

Weetzie Bat
Author: Francesca Lia Block
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2009-10-06
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0061971790

“Transcendent.” —New York Times Book Review “Magnificent.” —Village Voice “Sparkling.” —Publishers Weekly Francesca Lia Block’s dazzling debut novel, Weetzie Bat, is not only a genre-shattering, critically acclaimed gem, it's also widely recognized as a classic of young adult literature, having captivated readers for generations. This coming-of-age novel follows the eponymous Weetzie Bat and her best friend Dirk as they navigate life and love in a timeless, dreamlike version of Los Angeles. When Weetzie is granted three wishes by a genie, she discovers that there are unexpected ramifications…. Winner of the prestigious Phoenix Award, Weetzie Bat is a beautiful, poetic work of magical realism that is perfect for fans of Laura Ruby, Neil Gaiman, and Kelly Link.

Among the Janeites

Among the Janeites
Author: Deborah Yaffe
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2013
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0547757735

With warmth and humor, lifelong Janeite Deborah Yaffe opens the door on the quirky, thriving subculture of Jane Austen fandom.