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Black Magic: A Tale of the Rise And Fall of Antichrist
Paperback
HorrorGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
Publisher Price: $20.99
ISBN13: 9781773566597
Publisher: Devoted Publishing
Published: Jul 13 2026
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In a medieval world where faith and ambition stand in constant conflict, the pursuit of forbidden knowledge leads to a destiny darker than any mortal could imagine.
When the gifted but solitary Dirk Renswoude forms an unlikely bond with the idealistic student Theirry, the two are drawn toward the hidden arts that promise power beyond the limits of ordinary humanity. What begins as curiosity soon becomes an obsession, as secret rituals, dangerous experiments, and supernatural temptations set them upon a path from which there can be no easy return. As their choices shape the lives of nobles, scholars, churchmen, and rulers, the consequences of their pact grow ever more terrible.
Set against the richly imagined backdrop of medieval Europe, Marjorie Bowen weaves together gothic horror, historical drama, and occult mystery into a haunting tale of spiritual corruption, ambition, and redemption. Witches, sorcerers, political intrigue, and the struggle between good and evil unfold as the boundaries between the natural and supernatural become increasingly uncertain.
Dark, atmospheric, and richly written, Black Magic: A Tale of the Rise and Fall of Antichrist is one of the finest examples of early twentieth-century gothic fiction. Blending historical realism with supernatural terror, it remains a compelling exploration of the price of power and the enduring conflict between faith, temptation, and the human soul.
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