Mary Schweidler, the Amber Witch: The Most Interesting Trial for Witchcraft Ever Known, Printed from an Imperfect Manuscript by Her Father, Abraham Schweidler, the Pastor of Coserow in the Island of Usedom / Edited by W. Meinhold ; Translated from the German by Lady Duff Gordon.
Mary Schweidler, the Amber Witch: The Most Interesting Trial for Witchcraft Ever Known, Printed from an Imperfect Manuscript by Her Father, Abraham Schweidler, the Pastor of Coserow in the Island of Usedom / Edited by W. Meinhold ; Translated from the German by Lady Duff Gordon.
Translated by Lucie, Lady Duff Gordon
Mary Schweidler, the Amber Witch is a historical novel by Wilhelm Meinhold, published in the mid-19th century. Set during the 17th-century witch trials on the Island of Usedom, the story revolves around Maria Schweidler, a clergyman's daughter accused of witchcraft amidst the chaos of the Thirty Years War. The narrative is framed as a manuscript by her father, Abraham Schweidler, who seeks to document the tragic events and moral panic surrounding the trials. Notable for its exploration of superstition, faith, and the human cost of fear, this work is a poignant reflection on the darker aspects of society.








