Description
In the shadowed corridors of Dr. Henry Jekyll’s home, Mary Reilly—an intelligent, observant housemaid—becomes the unlikely witness to experiments that blur the line between science and monstrosity. As strange occurrences multiply and an ominous presence seems to move through the house, Mary is drawn into the moral chaos surrounding her employer and his shadowy “assistant.” Told through Mary’s resilient, intimate perspective, the story explores devotion and complicity, the cost of survival, and the unsettling ways evil can wear familiar faces. With Valerie Martin’s sharp, atmospheric prose and psychological depth, this retelling of a classic tale turns a familiar legend into a haunting study of identity, transformation, and the human need to believe in love even when darkness closes in.
Available Editions
paperback
Harper Audio
Published Jan 1, 1995
ISBN: 9781559943666
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Details
First Published
1990
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Mary Reilly by Valerie Martin.