Description
A young governess, Marian Taylor, follows an advertised promise of work to Gaze Castle, a remote house on a bleak coast where isolation seems to sharpen every sound and thought. As she settles into her role, she encounters unsettling oddities and shifting relationships that blur the line between appearance and truth, drawing her into a mystery that is as psychological as it is social. Woven with a distinctive, philosophical sensibility, the novel explores themes of perception, desire, moral responsibility, and the stories people tell themselves to make sense of love and fear. With Iris Murdoch’s signature blend of wit, introspection, and richly observed character, this is a captivating journey into how we see—and how we choose to believe.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2002
ISBN: 9780099445623
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Details
First Published
1963
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Unicorn by Iris Murdoch.