A Fair Maiden: A dark novel of suspense

ISBN-13: 9781849162609 / Miękka / 2010 / 240 str.

Joyce Carol Oates

Opis

A short, gripping suspense novel in which an elderly aristocrat forms a not unwelcome obsession with a young girl. 15-year-old Katya is out for a walk when she is approached by Marcus Kidder. At first his interest seems harmless and Katya cannot help but respond to what he offers.

Recenzje

'A delightfully chilling and playful novella from a literary genius' Daily Mail. Daily Mail

O autorze

Carol Oates, JoyceJoyce Carol Oates is a bestselling author. Among her many books are BLONDE, BROKE HEART BLUES, BLACK WATER, THEM and FAITHLESS. She has won a National Book Award as well as the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letter. She has also had stories selected for both BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES OF THE CENTURY and BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES OF THE CENTURY. She lives in Princeton, New Jersey. Carol Oates, JoyceThe prolific Oates is known for her short stories and attracts attention with each new offering. Her first book was published over 45 years ago and she is a recipient of the National Book Award and is one of America's best-loved authors. She is the author of many novels, including We Were the Mulvaneys, which was an Oprah Book Club Choice, and Blonde, which was nominated for the National Book Award.