The Grotesque A Novel
The Grotesque A Novel by Patrick McGrath is a First Edition published by Viking in 1989, featuring 186 pages in English. This elegant, gothic tale unfolds in a mansion house in Berkshire in 1949, where Sir Hugo Coal grapples with the unsettling belief that Fledge the butler is plotting to usurp his position and disrupt his marriage.
Readers will find a narrative steeped in tension and intrigue as the story explores themes of power and paranoia within the confines of a grand estate. The novel delves into the complexities of relationships and the psychological undercurrents that drive its characters, set against a backdrop that enhances its horror elements. This edition invites readers into a world where the boundaries of sanity and reality blur, making it a noteworthy addition to the genre.
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An elegant, gothic tale set in a mansion house in Berkshire in 1949, in which Sir Hugo Coal believes Fledge the butler is about to oust him from his marital bed and usurp his position. The author also wrote Blood and Water .
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