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Set against the backdrop of a tranquil English village, the story follows a schoolteacher who finds herself in grave danger as a sinister Satanic scheme unfolds. The narrative explores the intrusion of occult forces into everyday life.
First publish date: 1960
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Norah Lofts
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