In folklore and legends, witches are often portrayed as beings with extraordinary powers and abilities. One such ability attributed to witches is their ability to hover or fly through the air. It is said that witches can effortlessly soar through the night sky, defying gravity and the laws of nature. These depictions often describe witches hovering at a specific height - twelve feet. This specific height adds an element of mystique and otherworldliness to the image of a witch in flight. The idea of a witch hovering at twelve feet suggests a sense of power and control, as they effortlessly navigate the night sky, observing the world below.
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A-unit is made up of the world s top aces with connections to European nobility; Squadron Leader Rosalie de Hemricourt de Grunne is the honorary commanding officer, but she doesn t usually command battles directly. A-unit is made up of the world s top aces with connections to European nobility; Squadron Leader Rosalie de Hemricourt de Grunne is the honorary commanding officer, but she doesn t usually command battles directly.
The idea of a witch hovering at twelve feet suggests a sense of power and control, as they effortlessly navigate the night sky, observing the world below. This image has become an iconic representation of witches in popular culture, appearing in literature, films, and art. The notion of a witch hovering at twelve feet has captivated and intrigued audiences for centuries, showcasing the magical and enigmatic nature of these mythical beings.
Fantasy novel about a noble cursed by a witch-king to become a giant, then has to find a sorceress to cure the witch-king's sick daughter
I read this one as a child and I've never been able to find it again! It wasn't exactly Pulitzer material lol, but I have nostalgic memories of it. I believe the author was an American woman. It was published in the 90s at the latest, possibly 70s-80s. The title possibly had something like 'sorceress' in it. I believe the book cover had a picture of a sorceress in ragged black, wind-whipped clothing (I have a vague impression of a greyish-blue background). A nobleman (a duke?), described as handsome and dark-haired, gets drunk and rowdy in an inn. He humiliates a fellow guest who has deformities. The guest turns out to be a(n impoverished?) king, who's also a magician, so he places the nobleman under a curse. The curse is that the nobleman becomes uncontrollably hungry, and as he eats he becomes a giant. After eating so much that he's cleared out the townsfolks' larders, can't foot the bill, and reaches an enormous height, he's chased away. He meets a chipper lad, who becomes his sidekick, and hides in a field of magical (and unfriendly!) plants. Then he and the sidekick set off to find the witch-king and beg him to lift the curse. After some danger and adventures, they find the gloomy draughty castle. The witch-king agrees to slow down, but not lift, the curse-- if the nobleman works in his kitchen as a scullery boy. The witch-king says he'll review the punishment. in a few decades' time. Eventually, the noble-turned-scullery-boy meets the witch-king's predictably beautiful daughter. (Blonde, obviously. Described as pretty as a spring morning!) She's sweet but sad, she's nice to him, and they become friends. Then tragedy strikes! The witch-king's disabling and painful deformities, it's revealed, were the result of a sorceress' curse on his line many centuries ago. His daughter is also becoming sick. Her limbs will become painful and twisted until she, too, must endure the rest of her life in agony. Or maybe die? The king announces he's sending off an adventuring party on a quest to find the sorceress. She was capable (he thinks) of extending her life indefinitely. And they'll find her in a ruin in the middle of a swamp. Whoever finds her will be promised his daughter's hand in marriage (yuck, but again, not Pulitzer material). So some bold-yet-unpleasant noblemen, the giant scullery-boy, and the chipper sidekick set off in a magical sledge into the swamp. It's dangerous, horrible, they're plagued by insects, and most of them die. Eventually they find the sorceress in her ruin. She's staring at some magical paintings which keep her in a state of torpor. They break her torpor. For some reason, she agrees to come back with them and cure the king's daughter. The cure involves the sorceress magically replacing all of the princess' blood with the giant nobleman's (hope he's Group O). This means he will die, to which he agrees in order to save her. However, in a bold and unpredictable twist, he wakes up again a bit later. The witch-king tells him he had just enough blood left to survive, if he was the size of a normal man. So the witch-king broke the curse. Marriage, redemption etc, happily ever after. I realise I remember the entire story so well, finding the book seems redundant. but it's been a mystery for me for 20-ish years! I began to suspect I'd imagined this book! Thank you!
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Reviews for "Hauntingly beautiful: the witch's ascent to great heights"
1. Jane Smith - 1 star - I found "Witch hovering at a height of twelve feet" to be incredibly boring and hard to follow. The story lacked depth and the characters were one-dimensional. The plot seemed aimless and I struggled to find any meaning or purpose behind the events. The writing style was also quite dry and uninspiring. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with this book and would not recommend it to anyone looking for an engaging and thought-provoking read.
2. Mike Johnson - 2 stars - While "Witch hovering at a height of twelve feet" had an interesting concept, I found the execution to be rather underwhelming. The pace of the story was too slow and it felt like nothing of significance was happening for long stretches of time. The characters were poorly developed and lacked depth, which made it difficult for me to become emotionally invested in their journey. Additionally, the world-building was weak and left me with many unanswered questions. Overall, I was left unsatisfied and felt that the book didn't live up to its potential.
3. Emily Thompson - 2 stars - I'm sorry, but "Witch hovering at a height of twelve feet" just didn't do it for me. The writing felt disjointed and there were numerous grammatical errors throughout the book. The plot was confusing and lacked coherence, making it hard to follow along and understand what was happening. The characters were forgettable and their motivations were unclear. I kept hoping it would improve, but unfortunately, it never did. I hate to leave a negative review, but I can't recommend this book.