Horror · Gothic · Supernatural
The Witching Hour
Rowan Mayfair, a neurosurgeon in San Francisco, and Michael Curry, a man who has returned from near death, are drawn to New Orleans and a family of witches. Centuries of Mayfair history surround a spirit named Lasher.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1990
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 965
- Format
- Book 1 of 3 in Lives of the Mayfair Witches
Read this if you enjoy long, lush Gothic family sagas set in New Orleans.
Skip this if you want brisk horror, or you are uncomfortable with incest and sexual violence in the history.
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Quick answers about The Witching Hour
- What is The Witching Hour about?
- Rowan Mayfair, a neurosurgeon in San Francisco, and Michael Curry, a man who has returned from near death, are drawn to New Orleans and a family of witches. Centuries of Mayfair history surround a spirit named Lasher.
- Who should read The Witching Hour?
- Read it if you enjoy long, lush Gothic family sagas set in New Orleans. Skip it if you want brisk horror, or you are uncomfortable with incest and sexual violence in the history.
- How long and how fast is The Witching Hour?
- It is a slow-paced, long read of about 965 pages, first published in 1990.
- Does The Witching Hour have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Incest, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, Death.
- Can I borrow The Witching Hour for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Witching Hour; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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