We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Description
In this chilling masterpiece of psychological suspense, Shirley Jackson invites readers into the isolated world of the Blackwood family. Narrated by the enigmatic Merricat, the story unfolds from within the confines of their decaying estate, where she lives with her agoraphobic sister Constance and their ailing uncle. As the villagers' hostility escalates, the fragile peace of their lives is shattered, revealing dark secrets and the unsettling nature of family and isolation. Jackson's signature blend of the uncanny and the mundane creates an atmosphere of creeping dread that lingers long after the final page.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Oct 31, 2006
160 pages
ISBN: 9780143039976
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Details
First Published
1962
Language
eng
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