Description

In a small village plagued by a devastating flood, a mysterious and deadly illness begins to spread, turning the ordinary into the horrific. As the river's waters rise, so does the madness, with suicides, drownings, and gruesome deaths becoming commonplace. Amidst the escalating chaos and the cruel machinations of a tyrannical grandmother, young Emma dreams of escape, but the Willoweed family finds themselves ensnared in a web of hysteria and tragedy. Barbara Comyns masterfully blends dark humor and chilling menace, transforming everyday objects and casual observations into sources of profound horror, creating a unique and unforgettable narrative about growing up on the edge of disaster.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Little, Brown Book Group Limited

Published Jan 1, 2001

218 pages

ISBN: 9781860499074

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First Published

1992

Language

eng

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