
Witch of Edmonton
by John Ford
'Witch of Edmonton' Summary
Mother Elizabeth Sawyer is a poor, lonely, and unfairly ostracized old woman with nothing left to lose. When she is unjustly accused of witchcraft, she turns to the devil for help. He sends her a familiar, a talking dog named Tom, and with his help, she begins to wreak havoc on her tormentors. But the price of revenge is too high, and Mother Sawyer soon realizes that she has made a terrible mistake. The Witch of Edmonton is a powerful and moving play that explores the themes of witchcraft, revenge, and the nature of good and evil.Book Details
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