Description
Discover a hauntingly beautiful tale in the stunning narrative of Robert Aickman's 'The Inner Room'. This meticulously crafted book invites readers into a realm where memory intertwines with the surreal, as Aickman expertly blurs the boundary between reality and illusion. First published in 2019 by Faber, this brand new edition features 80 pages of gripping prose that explores the effects of loss and the shadows of the past. Dive into Lene's compelling story—a woman grappling with the echoes of her childhood amidst the horrors of the Second World War. Aickman’s 'strange stories' create a uniquely chilling atmosphere, as he leads us through Lene's memories of a gothic dolls' house, where its unsettling inhabitants stir her dreams. The curiosity deepens as Lene discovers a life-size version of the dolls' house hidden in an unmarked wood. Will she uncover its secrets? This captivating literary work is perfect for fans of gothic fiction, psychological thrillers, and those who appreciate the intricacies of memory and loss. Enjoy fast shipping and exceptional service with every order. Get your copy of this gothic masterpiece today and immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Aickman's imagination.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571351770
Year: 2019
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 80
Description:
In perhaps the most magnificent of what he called his 'strange stories', Robert Aickman blurs the lines between memory, premonition and the hallucinated life.
Lene, a woman now recovering from the losses of the Second World War, recalls a gothic dolls' house of her childhood and the way in which its uncanny inhabitants entered her dreams. Most chillingly, the geometries of the house didn't add up; there had to be a secret room inside it.
Years later, she comes across a life-size version in a wood not marked on any map ...
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571351770
Year: 2019
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 80
Description:
In perhaps the most magnificent of what he called his 'strange stories', Robert Aickman blurs the lines between memory, premonition and the hallucinated life.
Lene, a woman now recovering from the losses of the Second World War, recalls a gothic dolls' house of her childhood and the way in which its uncanny inhabitants entered her dreams. Most chillingly, the geometries of the house didn't add up; there had to be a secret room inside it.
Years later, she comes across a life-size version in a wood not marked on any map ...