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Horror · DarkA governess and two children, and the ghosts who may haunt them
The Turn of the Screw
by Henry James
See it on Amazon1898Demanding readSteady pace
What it is about
A governess takes charge of two orphans at a country house and becomes convinced that they are being haunted. James’s novella leaves it open whether the ghosts are real or in her mind.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy gothic tales and ghost stories, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a demanding read for patient readers.
Themes: Ghosts · Ambiguity · Children
Screen adaptation
The Innocents (1961)
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About the author
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