The Pursued
The Pursued by C. S. Forester is a psychological thriller published by Penguin Books, Limited in 2012. This edition spans 218 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in the 1930s, beginning with Marjorie, a young woman who returns home to discover her sister dead under mysterious circumstances. As their mother suspects foul play, she embarks on a calculated quest for revenge, setting the stage for a dark exploration of obsession and retribution.
Readers will find a gripping tale that challenges traditional crime fiction through its intricate portrayal of familial relationships and psychological tension. The story delves into themes of mystery and suspense, as the characters navigate the complexities of grief and vengeance. C. S. Forester’s The Pursued offers a unique perspective on the genre, inviting readers to engage with its unsettling narrative and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters.
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Described as a ‘riveting read’ by Sarah Waters and acclaimed by crime writers such as Andrew Taylor The Pursued is a dark gripping 1930s psychological thriller by C. S. Forester the author of Hornblower.
The story begins when Marjorie a young woman arrives home one summer evening and finds her sister dead with her head in the oven. She looks peaceful as if she is asleep. Their mother suspects however that Dot’s death was far from natural – and that she knows who the killer is. So slowly and meticulously she plots her terrible revenge.
C. S. Forester’s 1935 thriller The Pursued lost for decades rewrote the traditions of crime fiction to create a dark twisted portrayal of obsession and retribution.
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