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Romanen begynder som en næsten idyllisk skildring af engelsk herregårdsliv omkring 1840. Men den udvikler sig til en intens gyser, der holder sin læser i uafbrudt spænding.Gengældelsens Veje fra 1944 er den eneste roman, Karen Blixen skrev under pseudonymet Pierre Andrézel. 

Filled with deadly secrets and the monsters you thought only existed in your mind ... You've heard of Frankenstein's monster, you've heard of Dracula, but have you heard of the Villa Diodati? Eve, Griffin, Hal and Ren embark on a summer they'll never forget at the birthplace of all things Gothic. The summer is beset by mysterious happenings, as the monsters they create begin to clamber out of their minds. Events rise to a horrible climax when, on a dark and stormy night, one of the villa's guests is found dead and each of our foursome becomes a suspect in a gruesome murder.It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. But when the stuff of nightmares becomes their reality, will they make it out alive? Perfect for fans of Wednesday and Stranger Things.

Step into the eerie world of "The Storyteller" a mesmerizing tale that blurs the boundaries between the living and the spectral. In this gripping novel, Aurora's life takes an unexpected turn when she inherits a seemingly cursed mansion from an estranged friend. Little does she know, her new home is a labyrinth of secrets, each room whispering tales of loss and betrayal.As Aurora wanders through the dimly lit corridors, she becomes entangled in the tragic history of the house and its lost inhabitants. The mansion, a character in its own right, is a repository of sorrowful spirits, each with a story that is intricately woven into the very fabric of its walls. Aurora's quest to uncover the truth about her friend's untimely death leads her deeper into the mansion's shadowy embrace, revealing shocking revelations about her own past.With each unsettling discovery, Aurora realizes that the key to her freedom lies in understanding the house's dark history. But liberation from this haunted haven comes at a profound price. Faced with a heart-wrenching decision, Aurora must choose between her own salvation and freeing the souls trapped within these haunted halls."The Storyteller" is more than just a Gothic novel; it's a journey through the complexities of friendship, the pain of lost love, and the courage to face one's darkest fears. It's a story that will pull you into its embrace, challenge your perceptions of love and sacrifice, and leave you pondering long after the last page is turned. Delve into this hauntingly beautiful tale and let Aurora's story captivate your heart and chill your spine.

Fallen from the heights of loveto the depths of madness,she flees to the endless,wailing moor.There is nothing here but shadows,a lantern - her white dress flickering in the wind.There is nothing here but shadows,a lantern - and you.In your hands are her confessions.Between your fingers, a book of prayers.Drink the shadows with her -and you will taste the fullness of light.¿¿¿¿Remedy is a collection of poetry for those who refuse to be extinguished. It is a confessional story told in four parts, each mending a different kind of pain. Remedy will take you by the hand through the Falling, Severing, Healing, and Resurrecting - giving you the courage to begin again.For fans of Rupi Kaur, Lang Leav and Sylvia Plath, the poetry of Remedy effortlessly blends yesteryear gothic romance and modern-day sharpness. This debut from romantic poet Emily Bridget Taylor promises to break your heart only to mend it with lines that fall like incantations - reminding you of your inherent ability to overcome.¿¿¿¿Dedicated to those who have been through heartbreak, Remedy is a shield, a binding of wounds, and a reminder of just how strong you really are."Heartache and HOPE bind these pages - love and honesty carried me as I read them" - Kathryn

"The Palace of Darkened Windows" is a gripping and atmospheric novel penned by means of American creator Mary Hastings Bradley. This work transports readers into the interesting global of early 20th-century China, blending elements of journey, romance, and historical fiction. Set against the backdrop of a China at the cusp of transformation, the tale follows the adventure of Richard Strange, an American engineer, who unearths himself stuck in a web of intrigue, cultural clashes, and forbidden love. The story is woven thru vivid descriptions of the opulent and mysterious Forbidden City, in which the fates of the characters intertwine. Mary Hastings Bradley's writing fashion is characterized by using its evocative prose, which immerses readers inside the points of interest, sounds, and customs of this captivating duration. Her eager eye for detail and the wealthy character development bring to lifestyles the complexity of China during the early twentieth century. At its center, "The Palace of Darkened Windows" is not only a tale of affection and journey but a mirrored image of the converting dynamics in China as the Qing Dynasty faces demanding situations from each inside and beyond. It encapsulates the conflict among lifestyle and modernity, making it an ancient and cultural exploration as an awful lot as a story of intrigue and romance.

"A Fascinating Traitor" is a fascinating novel authored via Richard Henry Savage, an American creator acknowledged for his journey and romance novels. The book weaves a compelling narrative filled with intrigue and suspense. The story follows the life of the enigmatic protagonist, Baron d'Hautree, a charismatic and complex character who has been branded a traitor. Set against the backdrop of the past due nineteenth century, the novel delves into espionage, political conspiracies, and the complexities of loyalty and betrayal. Baron d'Hautree's person is shrouded in mystery, and the narrative gradually unveils his exciting past and the motives for his alleged betrayal. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into a world of secrets and techniques, double-crossing, and shifting alliances. Savage's skillful storytelling keeps the target audience engaged as they are attempting to decipher the real nature of the baron's loyalties. "A Fascinating Traitor" is not handiest a tale of suspense however also a have a look at of man or woman and moral dilemmas, because it explores the bounds between patriotism and private motivations. The novel remains a testomony to Richard Henry Savage's talent for crafting complicated and compelling narratives that maintain readers on the edge in their seats even as reflecting the complexities of human nature and the choices individuals make in hard circumstances.

Three Can Keep A Secret If Two of Them Are Dead."In 1998, conservationists discovered 1200 bones buried in Benjamin Franklin's Craven Street home. While most assumed these came from medical/anatomy studies...I wondered if a more sinister explanation was afoot."-Marie Lestrange, AuthorIn the shadow of Benjamin Franklin's elite circles, Philadelphia 1739 is gripped by a series of grisly deaths, weaving a tale so dark it can only be whispered along the gaslit cobblestones. This masterful Gothic Thriller is a mesmerizing blend of historical nuance and chilling suspense, where love intertwines with deceit, and murder stains the street.At the center of this mystery is Charlotte, a young woman grappling with the violent loss of her mother. As the city's cobblestones run crimson with blood, she finds herself ensnared in a nightmarish realm of depraved cults and dark magic, uncovering a labyrinth of secrets that could spell doom for both she and her new enigmatic lover- Ben.With echoes of ancient incantations and the sinister plot of a Luciferian cult lurking in the shadows, she must navigate a world where the occult and her own haunted past are inextricably linked.Crimson Cobblestones is a riveting journey through a world where the line between good and evil is blurred, and the past is never truly buried. With a narrative as intoxicating as the prose itself, Marie Lestrange crafts a tale that echoes the twisted history of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, the intricate mystery of What the Devil Knows by C.S. Harris, and the atmospheric gothicism of Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow.Crimson Cobblestones is not just a book-it's an experience, a chilling dance with darkness that will leave you breathless until its shocking finale."Murder and cults and sex and mystery and history, this book has it alllll. Deliciously dark."-Christy, Goodreads Review "Easily the most twisted book I've ever read. Marie Lestrange has a gift for the macabre, and this intertwines American history and American horror as good as anything I've read. If you love horror, this is a book you need!" -Joel Brigham, Author and Editor"Checks all the boxes: historical figures, intrigue, suspense. A thrill ride that I couldn't put down! It kept me thinking long after I had finished the book." -Molly Carroll, Goodreads Review"Lestrange's novel introduces a mysterious serial killer linked to a rich family--which, though not necessarily a new concept, is a premise that ultimately will shock readers given the plot's depth." --BookLife Prize Critic's ReportAlso by Marie Lestrange:T is for TortureS is for Serial KillersCarving Croatoan: Letters from The Lost Colony of Roanoke (Coming 2025)

This study challenges the conventional understanding of romance by exploring a lesser-known genealogy-scriptural romance-rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Unlike its classical counterpart, scriptural romance subverts idealization, exposing the failure of the heroic ideal to encapsulate the complexities of ordinary life. It unveils the entanglement of traditional power with magical meanings and portrays protagonists as simultaneous saints and sinners. The narrative emphasizes the provisional nature of human knowledge, the contingent quality of human experience, and the inherent distortion of cognition by desire.

"A series of grisly murders disrupts Victorian London's covert gay scene in Brennan's historical thriller. ... A rich, dark mystery" (Kirkus Reviews) from the author of LOOSE LIPS.

''Where the Dark Stands Still is a triumph; a deeply romantic debut with spiralling, atmospheric prose that swept me up and away to the enchanted forests of Polish folklore. You''ll never want to leave this beautiful, magical world''. Sarah Underwood, NYT Bestselling Author of Lies We Sing to the SeaA sweeping gothic fairytale romance for fans of Belladonna by Adalyn Grace and Gallant by V.E. Schwab.Raised in a small village near the spirit-wood, Liska Radost knows that Magic is monstrous, and its practitioners, monsters.After Liska unleashes her own powers with devastating consequences, she is caught by the demon warden of the wood - the Leszy - who offers her a bargain: one year of servitude in exchange for a wish.Whisked away to his crumbling manor, Liska makes an unsettling discovery: she is not the first person to strike this bargain and all of her predecessors have mysteriously vanished. If Liska wants to survive the year and return home, she must unravel her host''s spool of secrets and face the ghosts of his past.Those who enter the wood do not always return . . .''An enchanting spell of a read, woven through with petal-soft romance and roots-deep self-acceptance. The dark, gothic fairy tale of my dreams'' Kika Hatzopoulou, author of the Sunday Times Bestseller Threads that Bind''Folkloric and beautiful, Where The Dark Stands Still invites you to stray from the safe paths into a darkly whimsical fairytale forest, where secrets and bargains lead to tentative hope'' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Unholy Terrors and the World at the Lake''s Edge duology.

A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick ?Alix E. Harrow is an exceptional, undeniable talent' - Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six Step into Starling House - if you dare . . . Alix E. Harrow reimagines Beauty and the Beast in this gorgeously modern Gothic fantasy, perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab and Naomi Novik. Nobody in Eden remembers when Starling House was built. But the town agrees it's best to let this ill-omened mansion - and its last lonely heir - go to hell. Stories of the house's bad luck, like good china, have been passed down the generations. Opal knows better than to mess with haunted houses, or brooding men. But when an opportunity to work there arises, the money might get her brother out of Eden. Starling House is uncanny and full of secrets - just like Arthur, its heir. It also feels strangely, dangerously, like something she's never had: a home. Yet Opal isn't the only one interested in the horrors and the wonders that lie buried beneath it.. Sinister forces converge on Eden - and Opal realizes that if she wants a home, she'll have to fight for it. Even if it involves digging up her family's ugly past to achieve a better future. She'll have to go down, deep down beneath Starling House, to claw her way back to the light . . . This is a romantic and spellbinding Gothic fairytale from Hugo, Nebula and Locus Award-shortlisted Alix E. Harrow. 'Starling House is Alix E. Harrow's greatest work yet' - Ava Reid, author of Juniper and Thorn

'An alluring, immersive Gothic mystery from an impressively talented writer.... A simmering, splendid novel' Jennifer SaintThere's something devilish going on in the quiet Welsh village of Penhelyg. Will the shadow key unlock its dark secrets?After a grave mistake, Henry Talbot has been forced to take an unappealing position as a village doctor in remote Wales where he can't speak the language and belief in myth and magic is rife. When Henry discovers his predecessor died in mysterious circumstances, and starts to notice an arcane symbol appearing in odd places, he sets out to find answers.When Henry meets the lady of the manor, Linette Tresilian, he finds her vexingly unhelpful at first. She seems to know little about the shelves of occult books he notices in her family's library. But Linette has suspicions of her own about what's happened in the village and, together, their investigations will bind their destinies in ways neither thought possible.PRAISE FOR THE SHADOW KEY'A haunting, transporting mystery...kept me completely enthralled' Elodie Harper'I was gripped... the story was so dark and clever' Stacey Thomas'Wonderful. . . an intricate plot, beautiful writing, and a clever exploration of evil. If you like my books, then you'll love [this]' Laura Shepherd-Robinson'A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of arcane magic and Welsh mythology' Rosie Andrews'A tale of chilling suspense, occult secrets and cunning folklore that delicately captures that entanglement of the Welsh landscape and the myths that inhabit it' Cari Williams

Gothic literature refers to type of a fictional genre that first gained popularity in Europe during the late 1700s. It combines various elements such as horror, fiction and romance. Gothic literature arose as a form of dark romanticism and covered themes such as fear and self-destruction, lunacy, personal torment, the supernatural, and graphic morbidity. Majority of gothic stories are set in castles and usually either have a significant supernatural component or hint at a possible supernatural incident that is revealed later. Similar to other works in Romanticism, gothic literature focuses on extreme emotions with respect to the sublime. It also touches upon the theme of eventual decay and collapse of anything created by humans. This book presents the critical approaches to the study of gothic literature. It addresses the varied aspects of this branch of literature in a detailed manner. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language, and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Australian literature refers to the written body of work produced by the people of the Commonwealth of Australia. Some of the prominent themes explored in this body of literature are national identity, migration, Australia's unique location and aboriginality. Romanticism refers to a movement of musical, artistic, intellectual and literary works which began in Europe. It was characterized by a disbelief of industrialization and science, emphasis on individualism and emotion, idealization of nature and exaltation of the past with a strong inclination for the mediaeval over the classical. It was most strongly represented in the literature, visual arts and music and influenced social sciences, historiography, natural sciences and education. Romanticism in Australian literature focuses on intense emotions as way of aesthetic experience, and places emphasis on emotions like awe, horror, fear and terror. The topics included in this book on romanticism in contemporary Australian literature are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. For all readers who are interested in this branch of literature, this book will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.

The most extensive and up-to-date volume of essays on the Gothic mode in twentieth century culture. During the latter half of the twentieth century the Gothic emerged as one of the liveliest and most significant areas of academic inquiry within literary, film, and popular culture studies. This volume covers the key concepts and developments associated with Twentieth-Century Gothic, tracing the development of the mode from the fin de siècle to 9/11. The eighteen chapters reflect the interdisciplinary and ever-evolving nature of the Gothic, which, during the century, migrated from literature and drama to the cinema and television. The volume has both a chronological and thematic focus and particular attention is paid to topics and themes related to race, identity, marginality and technology. Chapters on ecogothic, Gothic Studies as a discipline, Medical Humanities, Queer Studies, African American Studies and Russian Gothic ensure that the collection is up-to-date and wide-ranging. Suggested further readings at the end of each chapter are intended to facilitate further independent research by readers and researchers. Sorcha Ní Fhlainn is Senior Lecturer in Film Studies and American Studies, and a founding member of the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies, in the Department of English at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her recent books include Clive Barker: Dark Imaginer (2017) and Postmodern Vampires: Film, Fiction, and Popular Culture (2019). Bernice M. Murphy is an Associate Professor and Lecturer in Popular Literature at the School of English, Trinity College, Dublin. She has published extensively on topics related to Gothic and horror fiction and film. Her latest monograph is entitled The California Gothic in Fiction and Film.

When he saw me he still wanted me despite my crazy. I'm damaged and finally free. He tries to give me peace because he thinks that I deserve it. He protects me like I'm his own lifeline. I can handle myself and I don't need him but everything inside of me wants him. There's one person that has always shown up and I know he will come for me like he always has, only this time I'm hoping he doesn't.My family believes your heart only beats to keep you alive. I have never known what it was like to be in love. I escaped my blood. I found a new family. When I was at my lowest, I found her. Her crazy drew me in. It's whom she is that made me want her. I know about her past but I can't tell her. I still want to give her everything she deserves even though she doesn't know what I did and she will hate me when she finds out the truth.We both hold secrets that can destroy us or make us unstoppable.

Othello is created in a unique style with detailed explanations next to the original text. Characters, themes, language, writing styles, typical exam questions explored in a super super easy way for students to achieve top grades. Excellent reviews by both students and strong recommendation by parents.

"Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor" is a novel by R. D. Blackmore. The novel is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of John Ridd, a farmer who falls in love with Lorna Doone, a young girl from a notorious outlaw family. The story takes place in the rugged countryside of Exmoor, in southwestern England. John Ridd's family has a long-standing feud with the Doone family, who are known for their lawlessness and violence. Despite this, John falls in love with Lorna, who is kind and gentle and does not share her family's values. The novel follows John and Lorna's relationship, as well as the ongoing conflict between their families. Along the way, the reader is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including a highwayman, a Puritan preacher, and a group of Exmoor farmers. The novel is a richly descriptive portrayal of life in 17th-century England, with vivid depictions of the landscape, customs, and traditions of the time. It is also a classic romance, with themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Overall, "Lorna Doone" is a timeless classic of English literature, beloved for its compelling characters, gripping plot, and evocative setting.