A new book has arrived as if by magic which recounts sorcery and the occult of witches in Hertfordshire.
The Witches of Hertfordshire, by Simon Walker, details the cases of witchcraft which have been recorded in the county over the centuries.
It investigates the myths and legends of the phenomena, drawing upon a large number of sources from all around the county, including court records, contemporary accounts and archaeology.
The book is a fascinating insight into the history of dark doings in Hertfordshire, and would certainly make you think twice the next time a strange looking woman with a black cat crossed your path.
The Witches of Hertfordshire is published by Tempus Publishing and is priced at £14.99. www.tempus-publishing.com. The Borehamwood and Elstree Times has five copies of the book to give away.
To win one answer the following question.
According to popular belief, what colour is a witches' cat?o a) Black b) Grey c) Ginger All entries should be sent to The Borehamwood and Elstree Times, 1 Drayton Road, Borehamwood WD6 2DA by June 4.
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