William Lancaster

William Lancaster is the main antagonist in the novel, Picture Perfect. He is the ex-husband of Isabella Marshall and stepfather of Lucille Marshall.

Early life
William Lancaster was a successful man, who married Isabella Marshall, a talented artist. He accepted that Isabella had an illegitimate child, and treated her as his own. He built Lancaster Building, which became known as "Mural House" to the locals. Though he was successful, his wife's artistic talents outshone him. This made him feel threatened, and he began to exhibit a controlling nature. When this went out of proportion, Isabella turned to her only friend, Miranda Nance, who studied Egyptian magic.

Together, they lured William into a trap and had his spirit contained inside a painting. Isabella was supposed to burn his body so that his soul would have no place to return to if he was ever freed. Unfortunately, despite what transpired, she still held a small piece of love for the man, and so she only hid his body. William's assistant, Donovan Hawthorne, and his son and grandson had since dedicated their lives to restoring him.

Freedom
William was eventually freed when Maxwell Harrington III reopened the building and uncovered William's painting. His body was extremely weak, and his only ally, Donovan's grandson, Gil, set out to restore his body by performing a ritual that required sacrifices. Isabella's daughter, Lucille, was the last target.

He and Gil confronted Lucille and the Charmed Ones at P3, where the sisters outsmarted and eventually defeated him.

To Control William's Mind

 * Power of Three spell Powers of balance, powers of light. Help us now to make things right. Join our minds in harmony. Let all bear the strength of three.

To Strengthen the Mind Control Spell

 * Power of balance, pure of strong, Help us now to right a wrong. Vanquish evil, set goodness free. As we will, so mote it be.

Appearances
William Lancaster has appeared in a total of 1 non-canonical novel throughout the franchise.


 * Picture Perfect