Conjure Wife (1943) is a supernatural horror novel by Fritz Leiber. Its premise is that witchcraft flourishes as an open secret among women. The story is told from the point of view of a small-town college professor who discovers that his wife is a witch.This novel was the first by Fritz Leiber. It is said to have been the inspiration for at least three films: Weird Woman (1944),Night of the Eagle (aka Burn, Witch, Burn!) (1962), and Witches' Brew (aka Which Witch is Which?) (1980).