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Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre story, now adapted for a juvenile audience by David Cutts, presents the grim revenge of Montresor against his rival Fortunato. The narrative unfolds through suspense and dark humor, inviting readers into a world of crime, mystery and horror where retribution takes a twisted form.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: David Cutts
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