Edward in The Book of Witching: Character Analysis

Overview of Edward Balfour's Role in the Novel's Dual Timelines — A Character Analysis of Edward in The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke (2024). This analysis focuses on Edward's function as a catalyst for the witchcraft accusation against his mother, his secret identity as a Carrier of the Book of Witching, and his arc from guilt-ridden child to survivor who escapes with his sister. All story claims are grounded in the supplied chapter outline and retrieved EPUB evidence; interpretive statements are flagged as such. For broader context, see the book overview, the ending explained, and the questions and answers.