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Killingly
Killingly
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The search for truth uncovers a chilling reality where the past's darkest shadows shape the present's most deadly secrets.
Gist about the Book
Killingly by Katharine Beutner is a haunting historical mystery set in the late 19th century, revolving around the real-life disappearance of Bertha Mellish from Mount Holyoke College in 1897. The novel delves into the secretive lives of the women who knew Bertha, revealing tensions, obsessions, and hidden desires. Through the perspectives of Bertha's best friend, Agnes, and others connected to the case, the story uncovers a web of lies and suppressed emotions. Beutner crafts a compelling tale rich with historical detail and psychological depth, exploring friendship, identity, and the lengths people go to protect their secrets.
Reviews
"An impressive, multistranded story." - Nick Rennison, Sunday Times.
"SARAH WATERS AND DONNA TARTT SQUAD, BUCKLE UP: Killingly, the latest from Katharine Beutner, is hitting the Plain Bad Heroines place in my heart again." - Autostraddle.
"An atmospheric reimagining (...) gothic atmosphere, great period detail, and a genuine shock at the end." - The Guardian.
About Book
Book Title - Killingly by Katharine Beutner
Book Genre - Fiction, Historical Mystery, Gothic, Psychological Suspense
ISBN - 9781838959227
Number Of Pages - 368
Publishing Date - 01 Aug 2023
Cover Type - Hardcover
About Author
Katharine Beutner is an accomplished author and historian known for her richly detailed historical fiction, focusing on women's lives and their complex experiences. With a background in English literature and history, Beutner combines academic rigor with a talent for suspenseful, emotionally resonant narratives. In Killingly, she explores 19th-century society’s dark corners, crafting a gripping mystery that delves into both the psychological landscapes of her characters and their hidden secrets. Her work is praised for its atmospheric depth, intricate plots, and exploration of identity, repression, and societal expectations.
Cover Type
Hardcover
