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Gareth Johnstone asked this question about The Witch Elm:

Anyone know why it's promoted here as 'The Witch Elm' but on Amazon UK it appears as 'The Wych Elm'? Clearly the same book.

Jane I also wondered about these different spellings of the same word. The title here (in US) is The Witch Elm, but throughout the book it is referred to a…moreI also wondered about these different spellings of the same word. The title here (in US) is The Witch Elm, but throughout the book it is referred to as the Wych Elm. Perhaps there was in intent to make the prospective reader think the book was about supernatural things. It seems to mainly be native to Scotland and isn't grown in the US. (less)

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Scooter Rich I read an interesting author interview where she explains she endeavored to remain true to Irish phrases and slang, at the same time making it underst ...more
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