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Thomas Tryon sets his horror story in the picturesque village of Cornwall Coombe, a place that appears untouched by time, with Colonial houses and a white‑steepled church. When Ned and Beth Constantine arrive, they fall in love with the village's serene charm. However, the town’s peaceful façade hides a dark reality that transforms the Constantine family’s ideal haven into a place of ultimate horror.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Thomas Tryon
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