Summary & Analysis - The Witching Hour: Based On The Book By Anne Rice

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

THE WITCHING HOUR

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ANNE RICE

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CONTENT

Beginnings and Whispers of the Unknown

The Talamasca and the First Encounter

Michael Curry and the Offer of Knowledge

Unveiling the Past: The Mayfair File

Petyr van Abel's Initial Investigations (17th Century)

The Mayfair Lineage Through Generations

Deirdre Mayfair and the Emergence of Rowan

Rowan's Return and the Weight of the Past

Confronting the Legacy and the Unknown

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Anne Rice's "The Witching Hour" delves into the captivating and enigmatic history of the Mayfair family of New Orleans. The narrative primarily follows Rowan Mayfair, a brilliant neurosurgeon who unexpectedly discovers she is the heir to a vast legacy and a dynasty shrouded in mystery. As Rowan grapples with her newfound heritage, she becomes increasingly aware of a powerful and elusive spirit that has been linked to her family for generations, known as Lasher. The story explores themes of heredity, supernatural abilities, and the complex interplay between the living and the spectral across centuries. The watchful presence of an organization called the Talamasca, dedicated to studying paranormal phenomena, further complicates Rowan's journey into her family's shadowy past.

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Release date

Audiobook: 3 April 2025