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Son of a Witch

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Son of a Witch is a novel by Gregory Maguire, published in 2005. It is the second book in his "Wicked Years" series, which reimagines the story of the Wicked Witch of the West from L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.12

The series explores the life of Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and her family. Son of a Witch focuses on Elphaba's son, Liir, and his journey to uncover his mother's past and his own identity. The novel delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the nature of good and evil, offering a complex and nuanced perspective on the characters and events of Oz. The concept of witchcraft, historically, has often been associated with malevolent intent and the use of occult power to harm others.13

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