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A devotee

1897211 pagesE. Arnold

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In this Victorian novel, a young woman finds herself entangled in the peculiar and unsettling household of her aunt and uncle after the death of her parents. As she navigates the strange customs and hidden secrets of her new home, she begins to question the sanity of those around her and the true nature of her own devotion. The story explores themes of inheritance, madness, and the suffocating expectations placed upon women in the late 19th century.

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Mary Cholmondeley was a British author, best known for her gothic and supernatural tales like The Vampire Archives. Her other works, such as Under One Roof and The Hand on the Latch, often feature psychological depth and unsettling situations.

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Book cover of A devotee