Books like The Secret History by Donna Tartt
At an elite New England college, a charismatic classics professor captivates a small group of eccentric students. Together they explore unconventional ideas that challenge moral boundaries. As the students delve deeper, their obsession spirals into corruption, betrayal, and ultimately murder.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Donna Tartt
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