On a bitter winter night a haggard young poet, Felix Canaris, is about to give up when the invalid Jasper Helwyze offers him fame and comfort at a price. As Felix’s success grows, Helwyze tightens his hold, and the innocent Gladys becomes a pawn in his experiments. The volume adds the shorter tale A Whisper in the Dark.
Alcott’s dark, psychological side, far from Little Women, for readers who enjoy Gothic suspense. Download the free EPUB.