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The Old Nurse's Story

By Elizabeth Gaskell
Series: Penguin Little Black Classics
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The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell is a classic Victorian ghost story centred around a young girl, Rosamond, who is accompanied by her nurse to a remote and eerie estate. As they settle into life in the manor, they encounter mysterious and supernatural occurrences linked to the family’s dark past. The narrative beautifully weaves themes of loyalty, family secrets, and the haunting weight of history.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this story if you appreciate gothic tales with atmospheric settings and elements of mystery. The narrative is rich with Victorian charm, offering a captivating blend of ghostly suspense and emotional depth that explores family secrets and their haunting consequences.

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Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary.

The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell is a chilling tale of mystery and suspense. Set against the backdrop of a cold, desolate landscape, the story immerses readers in a haunting atmosphere, where even the weather plays a sinister role.

'Even in the stillness of that dead-cold weather, I had heard no sound of little battering hands upon the window-glass...'

This story captures the essence of intrigue and the supernatural, making it a gripping read for those who appreciate the classics.

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141397375

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 53g

Pages: 64

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Arts & Culture Elizabeth Gaskell Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

About the Author

Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865). Gaskell's works available in Penguin Classics are Cranford, Cranford and Cousin Phillis, Gothic Tales, Mary Barton, North and South, Ruth, Sylvia's Lovers, The Life of Charlotte Bronte and Wives and Daughters.

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