The Poor Clare

by Elizabeth Gaskell

Overview

Set in Victorian England, Gaskell’s gothic masterpiece weaves the tale of a lonely old woman whose curse upon the murderer of her cherished dog unleashes unintended consequences. The impulse of revenge is turned to contrition after the discovery of an unexpected connection between her and the accursed. Through Ireland to Yorkshire and finally London, a young lawyer discovers a beautiful young woman mysteriously followed by her own demonic doppelganger, and sets out to learn if the curse can be broken.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781984270504
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	02/09/2018
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.12(d)

About the Author

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, often referred to as Mrs Gaskell, was an English novelist, biographer, and short story writer.

Editorial Reviews

”There’s maximum drama and twists packed into the narrative, and it’s pleasantly creepy in a cozy, midwinter way.”
—The Paris Review

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