New Pendle Witches book in making

[Neal]

AN American author is researching a book about the Pendle Witches.
Mary Sharratt, formerly of Minnesota and now of Great Harwood, writes historical novels and was guest speaker at Clitheroe Rotary Club's recent meeting.

She told members about her new novel, titled "A Light Far-Shining: A Novel of the Pendle Witches" and said she hopes it will reveal the dramatic life of Elizabeth Southerns, aka Old Demdike, the most notorious of the Lancashire Witches of 1612.

She added that the novel has already sold to Houghton Mifflin in New York and she hopes to find a UK publisher as well.

Mary would like to hear from any Ribble Valley residents who can claim descent from the Pendle Witches or have other local information. For more details visit Mary Sharratt.

http://www.burnleyexpress.net/burnle...-in.3440971.jp

Could be good for Pendle, I wonder if a film will be planned sometime in the future?

[Col.Kurtz]

It would probably make a very interesting subject for a film or drama series. I'd rather it was done as a warts and all historical drama than highly polished, effects-laden hollywood extravaganza though.

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by Col.Kurtz

It would probably make a very interesting subject for a film or drama series. I'd rather it was done as a warts and all historical drama than highly polished, effects-laden hollywood extravaganza though.

Perhaps they could ask my ex to play the lead part, it will come naturally to her :blabla:

[takersbabe]

lol should i contact her i am descent from alice nutter

[WillowTheWhisp]

I wonder if she will portray them as evil women or as misunderstood victims.

Go for it TB. You could end up famous. My mother used to claim some connection with Roger Nowell but I never could work out what. It was all a bit 'hush hush' out of wedlock type stuff.