Publisher's Synopsis
Crowley Castle is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell. It is a gothic romance that tells the story of a young woman named Dorothy Forster, who becomes the governess for the two young children of Sir Arthur Crowley. As she settles into her new position, she discovers that the castle and its inhabitants are shrouded in mystery and secrets. Dorothy finds herself drawn to Sir Arthur, despite his brooding and enigmatic nature, and she becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of love and intrigue.As Dorothy delves deeper into the secrets of Crowley Castle, she uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of keeping secrets, as well as the power of the supernatural and the gothic atmosphere of the castle itself.Written in Gaskell's signature style, Crowley Castle is a gripping and atmospheric novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. It is a must-read for fans of gothic romance and classic literature.Poor Theresa! Every day she more and more bitterly rued her ill-starred marriage. Often and often she cried to herself, when she was alone in the dead of the night, 'I cannot bear it--I cannot bear it!' But again in the daylight her pride would help her to keep her woe to herself. She could not bear the gaze of pitying eyes; she could not bear even Victorine's fierce sympathy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.