Shirley A Novel
Shirley A Novel by Susan Scarf Merrell, published by Penguin on July 7, 2015, is a reprint edition comprising 288 pages in English. This novel intricately weaves events from the life of celebrated author Shirley Jackson, known for her works such as The Haunting of Hill House and The Lottery. Set in the fall of 1964, the story revolves around the dynamic between Shirley, her husband Stanley Edgar Hyman, and a young couple, Fred and Rose Nemser, who move into their home. As Rose navigates her relationship with the unconventional Shirley, she becomes increasingly aware of the unsettling atmosphere surrounding the Hymans.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of friendship and the intricacies of a troubled marriage, all while echoing the chilling themes present in Jackson’s own literature. The novel captures the tension and suspense of the era, highlighting the enigmatic nature of its characters and the mysteries that unfold within their lives. With elements of literary fiction and suspense, Shirley offers a captivating exploration of the darker aspects of creativity and human relationships.
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“Susan Scarf Merrell brilliantly weaves events from Shirley Jackson’s life into a hypnotic story line”* in this darkly thrilling novel about the author of The Haunting of Hill House and The Lottery.
Two imposing literary figures are at the heart of this captivating novel: celebrated author Shirley Jackson and her husband, Stanley Edgar Hyman, a literary critic and professor at Bennington College. When a young graduate student and his pregnant wife—Fred and Rose Nemser—move into Shirley and Stanley’s home in the fall of 1964, they quickly fall under the magnetic spell of their brilliant and unconventional hosts.
While Fred becomes preoccupied with his teaching schedule, Rose forms an unlikely, turbulent friendship with the troubled and unpredictable Shirley. Fascinated by the Hymans’ volatile marriage and inexplicable drawn to the darkly enigmatic author, Rose nonetheless senses something amiss—something to do with nightly unanswered phone calls and inscrutable accounts of a long-missing female student. Chillingly atmospheric and evocative of Jackson’s own classic stories, Shirley is an elegant thriller with one of America’s greatest horror writers at its heart.
*The Washington Post
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