F. Marion Crawford’s "The Witch of Prague" is a complex and atmospheric novel of psychological suspense and the occult, set in the ancient, mysterious city of Prague. The story revolves around a beautiful and powerful woman, Unorna, who is a gifted hypnotist and clairvoyant, known to the superstitious locals as a witch. She is passionately in love with a mysterious stranger who is himself consumed by an unrequited love for another woman. Using her arcane skills, Unorna manipulates and enslaves the will of the man she desires, attempting to make him forget his past and love her instead. Her actions draw the attention of a wandering scholar, Keyork Arabian, and a frail, elderly Israelite, who represent different strands of esoteric knowledge and moral perspective. The plot becomes a tangled web of hypnotic influence, stolen identities, and spiritual conflict, as Unorna’s powers prove to be a double-edged sword, leading to unintended consequences and moral turmoil. The novel is less about traditional witchcraft and more a sophisticated exploration of the power of the mind, the ethics of influence, and the nature of identity and free will. F. Marion Crawford creates a dense, Gothic atmosphere, using the historic city of Prague as a perfect backdrop for a story that questions where the line lies between supernatural power and supreme human suggestion.

Table of Contents:

• The Witch of Prague. Part 1

• The Witch of Prague. Part 2

• The Witch of Prague. Part 3

• The Witch of Prague. Part 4

• The Witch of Prague. Part 5

• The Witch of Prague. Part 6

• The Witch of Prague. Part 7