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Synopsis
"In this early feminist classic, a London spinster breaks free from her controlling family and escapes to the countryside. She soon discovers that her new neighbors are a coven of bohemian witches and eventually encounters Satan himself, who is ready to make a pact"--
Is Lolly Willowes appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A gentle 1926 feminist fantasy about a woman escaping familial control to join a witch community. Literary and philosophical rather than action-driven, with no violence, romance, or mature content.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in quiet, character-driven stories about independence and self-discovery will appreciate this early feminist classic.