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The Turn of the Screw - A Chilling Gothic Classic of Madness and Mystery - cover

The Turn of the Screw - A Chilling Gothic Classic of Madness and Mystery

Henry James, Zenith Evergreen Literary Co.

Publisher: Zenith Evergreen Literary Co.

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Summary

👁️‍🗨️ Is she protecting the children—or losing her mind?

Unravel one of literature's most enigmatic tales in The Turn of the Screw, the enduring gothic novella by Henry James that continues to intrigue and terrify over a century later.

When a young governess takes a position at a remote English estate, she begins to suspect the children in her care are being haunted by sinister forces. But are these ghosts real… or is her descent into madness merely her own creation?

🔍 What makes this novella unforgettable:

A psychological thriller that keeps you questioning to the last page

Rich with gothic atmosphere, mystery, and dread

A profound exploration of innocence, repression, and perception

Adapted into numerous films, series, and the hit show The Haunting of Bly Manor

🌟 What readers and critics say:

"A masterpiece of psychological horror." – The New York Review of Books
"So subtly terrifying, it lingers in the mind for days." – Classic Book Review
"Is it ghosts—or guilt? Either way, it's brilliant." – Verified Amazon Reader

Perfect for fans of ghost stories, gothic fiction, and psychological suspense, The Turn of the Screw is a haunting literary puzzle you won't soon forget.

👉 Download now and discover the horror that lies between truth and illusion.
Available since: 04/15/2025.
Print length: 125 pages.

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