The Witching Hour

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"The Witching Hour" is a novel by Anne Rice, published in 1990. It is the first book in her Mayfair Witches series, which centers on a family of witches in New Orleans. The novel explores themes of witchcraft, family legacy, and the supernatural. The term "witching hour" itself refers to a time in folklore when supernatural powers are believed to be strongest, often associated with midnight or 3:00 am. Rice's novel delves into the mystical and often dark aspects of this folklore, weaving a complex narrative around the Mayfair family's history and their connection to the occult.12

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