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The Turn of the Screw - cover

The Turn of the Screw

Henry James

Publisher: Zenith Whispering Pines Publishers

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Summary

Are the ghosts real, or is the governess descending into madness? The terror lies in the uncertainty.

Step into the chilling atmosphere of Bly, a secluded country estate where a young, earnest governess is charged with caring for two unnervingly beautiful, orphaned children. But their innocence is shadowed by the presence of two malevolent figures: the ghosts of a former valet and a deceased governess. Henry James masterfully crafts a ghost story that is also a profound work of psychological horror. Feel the mounting suspense and claustrophobia as the governess fights to protect her charges from the unseen evil, all while her own sanity hangs in the balance. This novella is the ultimate literary maze, famous for its ambiguity—a classic that has launched a thousand academic and critical debates.

A foundational text in Gothic literature and a chilling examination of perception, repressed desire, and the corruption of innocence, The Turn of the Screw is literary horror at its finest.

You must decide what is real. Click "Buy Now" and confront the unforgettable terror of this timeless masterpiece.
Available since: 12/09/2025.
Print length: 127 pages.

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