The Unseen

The Unseen by Katherine Webb, published by Orion Books in 2011, is a historical fiction novel set in England during 1911. The story follows Reverend Albert Canning, a vicar with a keen interest in spiritualism, and his naive wife Hester as their tranquil lives in a Berkshire village are disrupted by the arrival of two new individuals. Cat, a free-spirited maid from London with a troubled past, and Robin Durrant, a charismatic expert in the occult, introduce a wave of ambition, love, and jealousy that transforms their quiet existence.

As the oppressive summer heat intensifies, the dynamics within the rectory at Cold Ash Holt shift dramatically. The interactions among the characters lead to a complex web of emotions, ultimately culminating in a tragic event. Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of desire and the darker aspects of human nature, set against a backdrop of early 20th-century England. This edition spans 407 pages and is presented in English, offering an immersive experience into a world where the supernatural and the mundane intertwine.