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The Man in the Picture

By Susan Hill
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The Man in the Picture by Susan Hill weaves a chilling tale centred around a mysterious painting depicting a sinister Venetian scene. Set in a traditional college at Cambridge, the story unfolds as an elderly professor reveals the painting's eerie history to a former student. This gripping narrative explores themes of obsession, danger, and the supernatural, ultimately questioning the boundaries of reality itself.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate atmospheric horror that combines mystery with a gothic twist. Set in the eerie backdrop of Cambridge, the story unravels the chilling history behind a macabre painting, blending suspense with supernatural elements. This book may appeal to you if you're drawn to tales that intertwine ghostly intrigue with rich literary prose.

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The Man in the Picture

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A terrifying ghost story by the bestselling author of The Woman in Black.

A terrifying ghost story by the bestselling author of The Woman in Black.

A mysterious depiction of masked revellers at the Venice carnival hangs in the college rooms of Oliver's old professor in Cambridge. On this cold winter's night, its eerie secret is revealed by the ageing don. The dark art of the Venetian scene, instead of imitating life, has the power to entrap it.

To stare into the painting is to play dangerously with the unseen demons it hides, and become the victim of its macabre beauty...

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The Man in the Picture by Susan Hill is praised for its eerie atmosphere and skilful storytelling. Reviewers often highlight the book's ability to evoke a sense of dread and suspense, akin to classic ghost stories. The narrative's intricate connection to art adds a unique layer that captivates readers, making it a favourite among fans of the horror and supernatural genres.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529913408

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 96g

Pages: 128

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Literary Fiction Penguin Books Susan Hill

About the Author

SUSAN HILL has been a professional writer for over fifty years. Her books have won awards and prizes including the Whitbread, the John Llewellyn Rhys and a Somerset Maugham, and have been shortlisted for the Booker. Her novels include Strange Meeting, I'm the King of the Castle, In the Springtime of the Year and The Mist in the Mirror. She has also published autobiographical works and collections of short stories as well as the Simon Serrailler series of crime novels. The play of her ghost story The Woman in Black is one of the longest running in the history of London's West End. In 2020 she was awarded a damehood (DBE) for services to literature. She has two adult daughters and lives in North Norfolk.

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