Publisher's Synopsis
The Grey Woman is a Gothic novella written by Elizabeth Gaskell. The story is set in the mid-19th century in Germany and follows the life of a young woman named Anna, who marries a mysterious man named Gerald. Anna soon discovers that her husband has a dark past and is being pursued by a group of dangerous men. She is forced to flee with him to a remote castle in the mountains, where she learns the truth about his past and the reason why he is being hunted. As the story unfolds, Anna must confront her own fears and make difficult choices to protect herself and her husband. The Grey Woman is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and survival, set against the backdrop of a dark and foreboding landscape. Gaskell's vivid descriptions and atmospheric storytelling create a haunting and unforgettable reading experience.In fact, I dared not speak even to her, as if there were anything beyond the most common event in life in our preparing thus to leave the house of blood by stealth in the dead of night. She gave me directions - short condensed directions, without reasons--just as you do to a child; and like a child I obeyed her. She went often to the door and listened; and often, too, she went to the window, and looked anxiously out.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.
