Category: Literary Fiction Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN-10: 0671852892
Type: Fiction
Pages: 262
Copyright: 1994
ISBN-13: 9780671852894
Jonathan Hopgate's opportunistic marriage to a sick woman has disastrous consequences.
A Victorian gothic tale of thwarted desire.
An opportunistic marriage to a wealthy manufacturer's daughter rescues Jonathan Hopgate from the impoverished life of a drawing master, restoring him to his rightful position as master of High Withens. But when he sets eyes on the exquisite Agnes Slane, distaste for his sickly bride turns to revulsion ... a revulsion that breeds poisonous desires ...
Excerpt
The rain fell skittishly, like nuptial rice, the morning Jonathan Hopgate brought home a limp bride who would begin dying in the east wing at High Withens ...
Professional Reviews
Sunday Times
‘Power skilfully blends all the elements of Victorian melodrama: lust, power, death and decay, then adds an extra malevolent spice to the brew.’
The bulk of the collection is eight short stories that are set in yesteryear. The compilation is filled out with four entertaining fantasy pieces and three poems.
High school student Kevin Borden has a secret and his name is Louis Lannegan. He also has an overbearing mother. A tale of coming out in the shadow of parents and friends. Award winning novella.
