New York: Villard, (1989.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The author's epic second novel - Set in early 18th century England, told in the form of testimony given by an imprisoned witch - Alba is a beautiful 'white witch' who can pass as human, but unless she reveals all the secrets of her race, she will become a 'black body' - burned to death. 517 pp. ISBN: 0-394577132.