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Basilissa: The Free Of A Secret Craft is a novel written by Compton Reade and first published in 1869. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Basilissa, who is born into a family of witches. She is trained in the craft by her mother and grandmother and becomes a powerful practitioner herself.As she grows older, Basilissa becomes aware of the dangers associated with being a witch and decides to keep her abilities a secret from the outside world. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with a young man named Edward, who is unaware of her true nature.As their relationship deepens, Basilissa is forced to confront the challenges of balancing her love for Edward with her duty to her family and her craft. She must also navigate the treacherous political landscape of her time, which is marked by tensions between the ruling class and the working class.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for power in a world where magic and mysticism are real. It is a gripping tale of one woman’s journey to find her place in a society that does not fully understand or accept her.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
