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We Have Always Lived in the Castle: Popular Penguins

By Shirley Jackson
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We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson is a captivating tale exploring themes of isolation and mystery. The story follows two sisters, Merricat and Constance Blackwood, who live reclusively in their family's secluded mansion with their wheelchair-bound Uncle Julian. Their lives are disrupted by the arrival of a cousin, leading to the unraveling of dark family secrets.
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This darkly enchanting novel might captivate you if you're drawn to atmospheric tales filled with mystery and suspense. It explores themes of isolation, family secrets, and the complexities of human nature, all wrapped in Shirley Jackson's distinctively eerie style. If you enjoy compelling psychological portraits and gothic elements, this book could be a perfect choice.

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We Have Always Lived in the Castle: Popular Penguins

Living in the Blackwood family home with only her sister Constance and her Uncle Julian for company, Merricat just wants to preserve their delicate way of life. But ever since Constance was acquitted of murdering the rest of the family, the world isn't leaving the Blackwoods alone.

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Living in the Blackwood family home with only her sister Constance and her Uncle Julian for company, Merricat just wants to preserve their delicate way of life. But ever since Constance was acquitted of murdering the rest of the family, the world isn't leaving the Blackwoods alone.

And when Cousin Charles arrives, armed with overtures of friendship and a desperate need to get into the safe, Merricat must do everything in her power to protect the remaining family.

We Have Always Lived in the Castle is a captivating story of suspense and psychological intrigue by Shirley Jackson, showcasing her mastery of creating unique and chilling narratives.

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We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson is lauded for its eerie atmosphere and compelling narrative. Many reviewers praise the novel's exploration of themes like isolation and societal ostracism. Jackson's writing is often described as masterful, with some readers highlighting the mysterious and suspenseful tone that keeps them intrigued throughout the story. The book is frequently celebrated for its complex characters and psychological depth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141194998

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 112.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 108g

Pages: 158

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Featured Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction New Release Fiction Penguin Books Shirley Jackson

About the Author

Shirley Jackson was born in San Francisco in 1916. She first received wide critical acclaim for her short story 'The Lottery', which was published in 1949. Her novels - which includeThe Sundial,The Bird's Nest,Hangsaman,The Road through the Wall,We Have Always Lived in the CastleandThe Haunting of Hill House- are characterised by her use of realistic settings for tales that often involve elements of horror and the occult.Raising DemonsandLife Among the Savagesare her two works of nonfiction.Come Along With Meis a collection of stories, lectures, and part of the novel she was working on when she died in 1965.

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