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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0143134051
ISBN-13
9780143134053
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16038290987

Product Key Features

Book Title
Poison Thread : a Novel
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Historical, Fantasy / Paranormal, Ghost, Gothic, Historical
Publication Year
2019
Genre
Fiction
Author
Laura Purcell
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
8.6 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5 in

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2019-005177
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Reviews
Praise for The Silent Companions "[An] extraordinary, memorable and truly haunting book." --Jojo Moyes, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A perfect read for a winter night . . . An intriguing, nuanced, and genuinely eerie slice of Victorian gothic." --The Guardian "If The Silent Companions lands on your night table, don''t plan on leaving your bed anytime soon. Immersive, meticulous, and reminiscent of the masters of gothic fiction--not only a compulsively readable ghost story, but a skillful, loving ode to the entire genre." --Lyndsay Faye , bestselling author of Jane Steele "Purcell crafts a virtually flawless work of Gothic fiction with this deeply atmospheric, foreboding story. . . . In inviting us into her eerie Gothic world, Purcell masterfully attends to every atmospheric detail--from the dirty hems of skirts to the slanting light of dawn. Her novel is reminiscent of the work of all the greats, particularly Shirley Jackson and Daphne du Maurier, but Purcell has a style all her own. A must for all lovers of Gothic literature." --Library Journal (starred review) "An atmospheric, eerie Victorian gothic novel . . . its combustible tale of a 19th-century woman tormented by an English country house''s creepy curios does produce sparks." --Publishers Weekly "This perfect fireside read combines all the best characteristics of the gothic genre." --Booklist "Irresistibly creepy, this romps along, Purcell turning her screws with skill. It''s what crumpets and dismal afternoons were made for." --Glamour (UK) "A genuinely creepy Victorian ghost story, it''ll keep you up half the night reading it . . . and you won''t want to turn off the light." --Good Housekeeping (UK) "One of the most well-written horror stories I''ve read this year, The Silent Companions is proper Gothic fare. . . . What is commendable is how Purcell is able to weave all these [classic] elements in a story that is layered and psychologically complex till the very end." --Book Riot "The chill of The Silent Companions sneaks up on you and then settles in like a gray mist on a British moor . . . a shivery treat." -- BookPage "Laura Purcell weaves a classic tale of gothic horror. . . . Purcell has all the finest ingredients of the gothic tradition. . . . Reminiscent of Susan Hill''s The Woman in Black and even du Maurier''s Rebecca , The Silent Companions will chill readers who fall under its spell." --Shelf Awareness "Ghost stories are having a revival at present, and The Silent Companions . . . is a worthy newcomer to the genre. . . . These silent companions . . . are one of the creepiest concepts I''ve come across in a ghost story, both frightening and original. . . . The writing is strong and the concept provides a fresh twist on an old classic." -- The Historical Novels Review "Layering on the dark and creepy, this intriguingly plotted novel is the full-blown Gothic, maintaining throughout an unsettling claustrophobic atmosphere mixed with some unusual historical detail." --Daily Mail (UK) "A sinister slice of the Victorian Gothic . . . It is a measure of Laura Purcell''s skill...that she spins these tropes into something creepy and page-turning." --The Times (UK) "Neatly crafted and compelling . . . a spine-tingling revelation every few pages." --The Times Literary Supplement (UK) "This atmospheric Gothic novel tells a deliciously creepy ghost story." -- Sunday Express (UK) "Compulsively creepy." -- Sunday Mirror (UK) "Chilling." --Sunday Post (UK), "[ The Poison Thread is] a compelling slice of early Victorian gothic... Vivid and well researched, this book is an evocative portrait of a society that punishes women who dare to contravene social norms... a splendid mystery with suitably melodramatic flourishes." -- The Guardian "Phantasmic thrills... A true page-turner... Neatly crafted and compelling." -- Times Literary Supplement "This gothic chiller casts an addictive spell." --Sunday Mirror "Intricate, atmospheric and chilling - with a wonderfully dark premise at its heart." --Woman & Home Praise for The Silent Companions "[An] extraordinary, memorable and truly haunting book." --Jojo Moyes, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A perfect read for a winter night . . . An intriguing, nuanced, and genuinely eerie slice of Victorian gothic." --The Guardian "If The Silent Companions lands on your night table, don''t plan on leaving your bed anytime soon. Immersive, meticulous, and reminiscent of the masters of gothic fiction--not only a compulsively readable ghost story, but a skillful, loving ode to the entire genre." --Lyndsay Faye , bestselling author of Jane Steele "Purcell crafts a virtually flawless work of Gothic fiction with this deeply atmospheric, foreboding story. . . . In inviting us into her eerie Gothic world, Purcell masterfully attends to every atmospheric detail--from the dirty hems of skirts to the slanting light of dawn. Her novel is reminiscent of the work of all the greats, particularly Shirley Jackson and Daphne du Maurier, but Purcell has a style all her own. A must for all lovers of Gothic literature." --Library Journal (starred review) "An atmospheric, eerie Victorian gothic novel . . . its combustible tale of a 19th-century woman tormented by an English country house''s creepy curios does produce sparks." --Publishers Weekly "This perfect fireside read combines all the best characteristics of the gothic genre." --Booklist "Irresistibly creepy, this romps along, Purcell turning her screws with skill. It''s what crumpets and dismal afternoons were made for." --Glamour (UK) "A genuinely creepy Victorian ghost story, it''ll keep you up half the night reading it . . . and you won''t want to turn off the light." --Good Housekeeping (UK) "One of the most well-written horror stories I''ve read this year, The Silent Companions is proper Gothic fare. . . . What is commendable is how Purcell is able to weave all these [classic] elements in a story that is layered and psychologically complex till the very end." --Book Riot "The chill of The Silent Companions sneaks up on you and then settles in like a gray mist on a British moor . . . a shivery treat." -- BookPage "Laura Purcell weaves a classic tale of gothic horror. . . . Purcell has all the finest ingredients of the gothic tradition. . . . Reminiscent of Susan Hill''s The Woman in Black and even du Maurier''s Rebecca , The Silent Companions will chill readers who fall under its spell." --Shelf Awareness "Ghost stories are having a revival at present, and The Silent Companions . . . is a worthy newcomer to the genre. . . . These silent companions . . . are one of the creepiest concepts I''ve come across in a ghost story, both frightening and original. . . . The writing is strong and the concept provides a fresh twist on an old classic." -- The Historical Novels Review
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
823/.92
Synopsis
"[An] uncanny Gothic mystery... Satisfying." -- New York Times Book Review "A romping read with a deliciously dark conceit at its center... Reminded me of Alias Grace ."--Kiran Millwood Hargrave From the author of The Silent Companions , a thrilling Victorian gothic horror story about a young seamstress who claims her needle and thread have the power to kill Dorothea Truelove is young, wealthy, and beautiful. Ruth Butterham is young, poor, and awaiting trial for murder. When Dorothea's charitable work brings her to Oakgate Prison, she is delighted by the chance to explore her fascination with phrenology and test her hypothesis that the shape of a person's skull can cast a light on their darkest crimes. But when she meets one of the prisoners, the teenaged seamstress Ruth, she is faced with another strange idea: that it is possible to kill with a needle and thread--because Ruth attributes her crimes to a supernatural power inherent in her stitches. The story Ruth has to tell of her deadly creations--of bitterness and betrayal, of death and dresses--will shake Dorothea's belief in rationality, and the power of redemption. Can Ruth be trusted? Is she mad, or a murderer? For fans of Shirley Jackson, The Poison Thread is a spine-tingling, sinister read about the evil that lurks behind the facade of innocence., A perfect spooky Halloween read " An] uncanny Gothic mystery... Satisfying." -- New York Times Book Review "A romping read with a deliciously dark conceit at its center... Reminded me of Alias Grace ."--Kiran Millwood Hargrave A thrilling Victorian gothic horror story about a young seamstress who claims her needle and thread have the power to kill Dorothea Truelove is young, wealthy, and beautiful. Ruth Butterham is young, poor, and awaiting trial for murder. When Dorothea's charitable work brings her to Oakgate Prison, she is delighted by the chance to explore her fascination with phrenology and test her hypothesis that the shape of a person's skull can cast a light on their darkest crimes. But when she meets one of the prisoners, the teenaged seamstress Ruth, she is faced with another strange idea: that it is possible to kill with a needle and thread--because Ruth attributes her crimes to a supernatural power inherent in her stitches. The story Ruth has to tell of her deadly creations--of bitterness and betrayal, of death and dresses--will shake Dorothea's belief in rationality, and the power of redemption. Can Ruth be trusted? Is she mad, or a murderer? For fans of Shirley Jackson, The Poison Thread is a spine-tingling, sinister read about the evil that lurks behind the facade of innocence.
LC Classification Number
PR6116.U73P65 2018

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