A ghostly re-imagining of the real house that inspired Henry James to write The Turn of the Screw. Lamb House in the English village of Rye has been the home of the august Henry James and the whimsical E.F. Benson. But in truth the building belongs not to any novelist, but to a literary spirit. Now Aiken, herself born nearby, re-creates this most lettered of haunted houses.
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A ghostly re-imagining of the real house that inspired Henry James to write The Turn of the Screw. Lamb House in the English village of Rye has been the home of the august Henry James and the whimsical E.F. Benson. But in truth the building belongs not to any novelist, but to a literary spirit. Now Aiken, herself born nearby, re-creates this most lettered of haunted houses.
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Seller's Description:
Near Fine. First American edition. Near fine in wrappers, a paperback. Uncorrected proof. Tiny crease, just about fine in wrappers. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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VG in VG+ jacket. VG/VG+. 8vo. original blue boards gilt (paperstock toning and spotting) in dustwrapper priced £12.99 net (a little rubbed, spotting & staining, mainly visible on reverse); pp. [viii (last blank)], 200. A very good copy.
