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The Woman in Black
by Susan Hill
See it on Amazon1983Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Arthur Kipps travels to Eel Marsh House to settle the affairs of a dead client and is haunted by the woman in black. Susan Hill’s 1983 novel is a deliberately old-fashioned ghost story.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy gothic tales and ghost stories, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Ghosts · Isolation · England
Screen adaptation
The Woman in Black (2012)
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