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The Watch House

The Watch House

HorrorMystery
Pages
224
Published
1977
Language
English

Synopsis

When a teenage girl spends her summer on the English coast, she finds herself drawn to the Watch House, a local museum filled with maritime relics. Her presence there awakens a powerful and malevolent ghost, forcing her to confront a chilling supernatural mystery. This tale combines a coming-of-age story with a classic ghost narrative.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

Tense
Coming of Age

Genres

Horror Mystery Young Adult Adventure Paranormal Gothic

About the author

R
Robert Westall

Robert Westall wrote memorable stories, often blending history with the supernatural or the everyday. He is well-known for books like The Watch House, Ghost Stories, and the historical novel The Stones of Muncaster Cathedral. His other works include Imaginary Lands and Burakkamu no bakugekiki.

Characters

teen-age girlProtagonist
evil ghostAntagonist
old nurseSupporting
All characters in The Watch House