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- The Best Books About GhostsReading list
The Woman in Black is a classic ghost story written by Susan Hill. The story centres around the experiences of Arthur Kipps, a young lawyer who is sent to sort out the affairs of a recently deceased client. While going through the woman’s things, Arthur comes across a number of chilling letters that detail her…
- The Best Gothic Horror BooksReading list
The Woman in Black is a novel by Susan Hill, first published in 1983. The story is set in Edwardian England and follows the narrator, Arthur Kipps, as he is sent to investigate the death of Mrs. Alice Drablow. Upon arriving at the isolated village of Eel Marsh House, Kipps discovers that the local residents are living…
- Adam CroftInterview
Yes, a few. Oddly, not usually my favourites either. I read The Woman in Black by Susan Hill a few times because people kept telling me it was good and I kept disagreeing with them. I have to admit, it’s still dreadful. I even went to see the stage show and watched the film and they’re all dull as dishwater. I’ve also…
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