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Henry James presents a classic psychological ghost story in which a new governess is tasked with caring for two enigmatic children on a secluded English estate. Her unease grows as she learns that the childrenβs souls may be in danger from the lingering spirits of a previous governess and her sinister lover. The tale blends haunting atmosphere with an examination of social roles and the unseen forces that shape human relationships.
First publish date: November 6, 2003
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Henry James
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