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Frankenstein (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) - Thryft
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Elizabeth Kostova, Daniel Clowes

Frankenstein (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

from RM30.31 MYR

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a must-read for horror and science fiction enthusiasts alike. The book's most distinctive feature is its dark portrayal of a scientist's unbridled ambition and the monstrous consequences that follow his actions. Readers will be captivated by the novel's vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes surrounding life and mortality.

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The Thirteenth Tale - Thryft
Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

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Angelfield House stands abandoned and forgotten. It was once the imposing home of the March family--fascinating, manipulative Isabelle, Charlie her brutal and dangerous brother, and the wild, untamed twins, Emmeline and Adeline. But Angelfield House conceals a chilling secret whose impact still resonates...Now Margaret Lea is investigating Angelfield's past--and the mystery of the March family starts to unravel. What has Angelfield been hiding? What is its connection with the enigmatic author Vida Winter? And what is it in Margaret's own troubled past that causes her to fall so powerfully under Angelfilds spell?

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Dracula - Thryft
Bram Stoker

Dracula

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"Dracula" isn’t just a horror story; it’s a window into Victorian anxieties, a dance with the supernatural, and an enduring cultural myth. The novel's epistolary style creates an intimate and creeping sense of dread as the Count's malevolent intentions are revealed. Dive into Stoker's world and you'll find more than just a tale of a vampire; you'll discover a richly woven narrative that confronts the fears of the age it was written in. It's perfect for those who appreciate both the psychological and the macabre.

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The Vampire Armand - Thryft
Anne Rice

The Vampire Armand

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In this installment of The Vampire Chronicles, Anne Rice summons up dazzling worlds to bring us the story of Armand -- eternally young, with the face of a Botticelli angel. We travel with Armand across the centuries to the Kiev Rus of his boyhood -- a ruined city under Mongol dominion -- and to ancient Constantinople, where Tartar raiders sell him into slavery. And in a magnificent palazzo in the Venice of the Renaissance we see him emotionally and intellectually in thrall to the great vampire Marius, who masquerades among humankind as a mysterious, reclusive painter and who will bestow upon Armand the gift of vampiric blood.As the novel races to its climax, moving through scenes of luxury and elegance, of ambush, fire, and devil worship, to nineteenth-century Paris and today's New Orleans, we see its eternally vulnerable and romantic hero forced to choose between his twilight immortality and the salvation of his immortal soul.

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The Phantom of the Opera - Thryft
Gaston Leroux

The Phantom of the Opera

from RM23.10 MYR

"The Phantom of the Opera" is a timeless classic that interweaves themes of unrequited love, obsession, and tragedy. Readers who enjoy gothic horror and dark romance will be captivated by the story of Erik, the mysterious and disfigured Phantom who falls deeply in love with the beautiful Christine. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its haunting portrayal of the Phantom, a complex anti-hero who yearns for the love and acceptance of a society that has rejected him. Overall, "The Phantom of the Opera" is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a tale of love and tragedy set against the backdrop of a Parisian opera house.

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A Place of Secrets - Thryft
Rachel Hore

A Place of Secrets

from RM25.23 MYR

A Place of Secrets by Rachel Hore could be a good read for those who enjoy mystery and historical fiction. The novel is a beautifully written and a magical tale about love, loss, and family secrets set in the untamed beauty of Norfolk. The book takes the reader on a journey through time, as it uncovers the tragic story of an 18th-century astronomer, while also exploring the present-day, as a nightmarish dream of a six-year-old girl connects to a crumbling tower in the woods. Rachel Hore's A Place of Secrets is a richly emotional and suspenseful novel that will have the reader turning the pages until the very end.

from RM25.23 MYR

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Wuthering Heights : A Kaplan SAT Score-raising Classic - Thryft
Emily Brontë

Wuthering Heights : A Kaplan SAT Score-raising Classic

from RM10.54 MYR

This edition of Wuthenng Heights includes:763 SAT vocabulary words highlighted throughout the textDefinitions for each highlighted word on the facing pageA pronunciation guideAn index to help you quickly find the SAT words you need to knowIt's a pain-free way to build your vocabulary—and score higher on the test!--back cover

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Hungry Hill - Thryft
Daphne du Maurier

Hungry Hill

from RM14.19 MYR

A storyteller of cunning and genius - Sally BeaumanHungry Hill' is a passionate story told with du Maurier's unique gift for drama. It follows five generations of an Irish family and the copper mine on Hungry Hill to which their fortunes and fates are bound. 'I tell you your mine will be in ruins and your home destroyed and your children forgotten . . . but this hill will be standing still to confound you.' So curses Morty Donovan when 'Copper John' Brodrick builds his mine at Hungry Hill. The Brodricks of Clonmere gain great wealth by harnessing the power of Hungry Hill and extracting the treasure it holds. The Donovans, the original owners of Clonmere Castle, resent the Brodricks' success, and consider the great house and its surrounding land theirs by rights. For generations the feud between the families has simmered, always threatening to break into violence . . .

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The Phantom of the Opera - Thryft
Gaston Leroux, Mireille Ribiere

The Phantom of the Opera

from RM14.19 MYR

"The Phantom of the Opera" could be a good read for those who enjoy suspenseful, gothic romances. The unique feature of this book is the tragic love story between the Phantom and Christine, which is the driving force of the novel. Readers will be captivated by the mystery and suspense surrounding the Phantom's actions and will be invested in the fate of the characters until the very end.

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Wakenhyrst - Thryft
Michelle Paver

Wakenhyrst

from RM14.19 MYR

Wakenhyrst is a must-read for lovers of gothic literature. It is a haunting tale of a young girl's struggle with a repressive father, dark legends, and sinister forces awakened by a painted medieval devil. The book excels in its atmospheric storytelling and will satisfy readers looking for a thrilling gothic tale that would keep them engaged throughout the plot.

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Blood Canticle - Thryft
Anne Rice

Blood Canticle

from RM20.01 MYR

Fiery, fierce, and erotic, Blood Canticle marks the triumphant culmination of Anne Rice's bestselling Vampire Chronicles, as Lestat tells his astounding tale of the pleasures and tortures that lie between death's shadow and immortality. . . . Surrounded by its brooding swampscape, Blackwood Farm is alive with the comings and goings of the bewitched and the bewitching. Among them is the ageless vampire Lestat, vainglorious enough to believe that he can become a saint, weak enough to fall impossibly in love.Gripped by his unspeakable desire for the mortal Rowan Mayfair and taking the not so innocent, new-to-the-blood Mona Mayfair under his wing, Lestat braves the wrath of paterfamilias Julien Mayfair and ventures to a private island off the coast of Haiti. There, Saint Lestat will get his chance to slay his dragon. For Mona and the Mayfairs share an explosive, secret blood bond to another deathless species: a five-thousand-year-old race of Taltos, strangers held in the throes of evil itself.

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Frankenstein : Annotated for Scientists, Engineers, and Creators of All Kinds - Thryft
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, David H. Guston, Ed Finn

Frankenstein : Annotated for Scientists, Engineers, and Creators of All Kinds

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This annotated version of Frankenstein is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the intersection of science and creativity. The annotations and essays included provide a deeper understanding of the social and ethical aspects involved in scientific innovations. The book showcases how Mary Shelley was ahead of her time in incorporating cutting-edge scientific developments into a gripping story of human ambition and hubris.

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House Of Salt And Sorrows - Thryft
Erin A. Craig

House Of Salt And Sorrows

from RM28.39 MYR

In a manor by the sea, twelve sisters are cursed.Annaleigh lives a sheltered life at Highmoor, a manor by the sea, with her sisters, their father, and stepmother. Once they were twelve, but loneliness fills the grand halls now that four of the girls' lives have been cut short. Each death was more tragic than the last—the plague, a plummeting fall, a drowning, a slippery plunge—and there are whispers throughout the surrounding villages that the family is cursed by the gods.Disturbed by a series of ghostly visions, Annaleigh becomes increasingly suspicious that the deaths were no accidents. Her sisters have been sneaking out every night to attend glittering balls, dancing until dawn in silk gowns and shimmering slippers, and Annaleigh isn't sure whether to try to stop them or to join their forbidden trysts. Because who—or what—are they really dancing with?When Annaleigh's involvement with a mysterious stranger who has secrets of his own intensifies, it's a race to unravel the darkness that has fallen over her family—before it claims her next.

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The Little Stranger - Thryft
Sarah Waters

The Little Stranger

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"The Little Stranger" is a hauntingly atmospheric novel that keeps readers on edge with its slowly building suspense and eerie ambiance. Set in post-war Britain, this gothic mystery explores the decline of the Ayres family's once-grand mansion, a crumbling shell of its former glory that seems to be haunted by malevolent forces. Sarah Waters' skilled prose and vivid descriptions make for a captivating read, perfect for fans of historical fiction and ghost stories.

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The Self-Enchanted - Thryft
David Stacton

The Self-Enchanted

from RM40.19 MYR

'Christopher's house stood out on its cliff like stages of lunar madness. It was the night of the first storm, not of winter, but of that week before winter which is the last warning to all creatures to dig themselves in...' Christopher Barocco is a self-made man of considerable means who decrees the building of a house in his image, to be carved out of a wild and treacherous Californian hillside in the Sierra Nevada valleys. However, as those who are drawn into his grand design soon discover, Barocco is also a man with a shadowy past; and the house is not destined to be a place where he will find peace but, rather, a catalyst for passion, violence, and death. First published in 1956, The Self-Enchanted was David Stacton's third novel. 'A Gothic extravaganza... [Stacton] seems to participate with so much fervour in the fantasies he describes.' Times Literary Supplement

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Dh3frankenstein - Thryft
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Dh3frankenstein

from RM26.82 MYR

Dh3frankenstein could be a good read for those who have a curiosity for science and its implications. This book tells the story of Victor Frankenstein who works toward bringing life to non-living matter, only to be horrified by the consequences of tinkering with nature. Shelley's work is a cautionary tale on the dangers of man's unchecked ambition.

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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Stories - Thryft
Robert Louis Stevenson

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Stories

from RM19.05 MYR

Dr. Jekyll has been experimenting with identity. He has developed a drug which separates the two sides of his nature, allowing him to abandon himself to his most corrupt inclinations as the monstrous Mr. Hyde. But gradually the journey back to goodness becomes more and more difficult, and the risk that Mr. Hyde will break free from Dr. Jekyll’s control puts all of London in grave peril. This groundbreaking tale of identity and morality is accompanied by several other of Stevenson’s best short stories, including “The Body-Snatcher,” “A Lodging for the Night,” “Markheim,” “The Misadventures of John Nicholson,” and “Thrawn Jane.”

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Frankenstein - Thryft
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Frankenstein

from RM30.21 MYR

"Frankenstein" is a classic that never loses its grip on the imagination. It's for those who love the blend of gothic horror with deep philosophical questions. Mary Shelley's novel is an exploration of human nature, the thirst for knowledge, and the perils of playing God. It's an enthralling narrative that takes you from the laboratory of a mad scientist to the vast, icy wastes, making you ponder the essence of life and humanity's responsibilities to its creations.

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Things We Say In The Dark - Thryft
Kirsty Logan

Things We Say In The Dark

from RM30.45 MYR

A shocking collection of dark stories, ranging from chilling contemporary fairytales to disturbing supernatural fiction, by a talented writer who has been compared to Angela Carter.So here we go, into the dark.Some things can’t be spoken about in the light of day. But we can visit our fears at night, in the dark. We can turn them over and weigh them in our hands and maybe that will protect us from them. But maybe not.The characters in this collection find their aspirations for happy homes, happy families and happy memories dissected and imbued with shimmering menace. Alone in a remote house in Iceland a woman is unnerved by her isolation; another can only find respite from the clinging ghost that follows her by submerging herself in an overgrown pool. Couples wrestle with a lack of connection to their children; a schoolgirl becomes obsessed with the female anatomical models in a museum; and a cheery account of child’s day out is undercut by chilling footnotes.These dark tales explore women’s fears with electrifying honesty and invention and speak to one another about female bodies, domestic claustrophobia, desire and violence. From a talented writer who has been compared to Angela Carter, Things We Say in the Dark is a powerful contemporary collection of feminist stories, ranging from vicious fairy tales to disturbing horror and tender ghost stories.KIRSTY LOGAN WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF BRITAIN'S TEN MOST OUTSTANDING LGBTQ WRITERS by Val McDermid for the International Literature Showcase in 2019

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Dracula - Thryft
Bram Stoker

Dracula

from RM14.19 MYR

Recommended for lovers of Gothic fiction and suspense, this book is a must-read for those who want to be transported to a world of horror and terror. Bram Stoker's masterful storytelling brings Count Dracula to life in a way that has captivated generations. Readers will be entranced by the intricate plot, rich characters, and vivid descriptions of nineteenth-century life. The book's enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal and its ability to chill and thrill readers of all ages.

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The Shadow of the Wind - Thryft
Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Lucia Graves

The Shadow of the Wind

from RM32.24 MYR

Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals from its war wounds, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer's son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julian Carax. But when he sets out to find the author's other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax's books in existence. Soon Daniel's seemingly innocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona's darkest secrets--an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love.--back cover

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The Dollmaker - Thryft
Nina Allan

The Dollmaker

from RM14.19 MYR

INFORMATION WANTED ON THE LIFE AND WORK OF DOLLMAKER EWA CHAPLIN AND/OR FRIENDSHIP, CORRESPONDENCE. PLEASE REPLY TO: BRAMBER WINTERS.Stitch by perfect stitch, Andrew Garvie makes exquisite dolls in the finest antique style. Like him, they are diminutive, but graceful, unique and with surprising depths. Perhaps that's why he answers the enigmatic personal ad in his collector's magazine.Letter by letter, Bramber Winters reveals more of her strange, sheltered life in an institution on Bodmin Moor, and the terrible events that put her there as a child. Andrew knows what it is to be trapped; and as they knit closer together, he weaves a curious plan to rescue her.On his journey through the old towns of England he reads the fairytales of Ewa Chaplin - potent, eldritch stories which, like her lifelike dolls, pluck at the edges of reality and thread their way into his mind. When Andrew and Bramber meet at last, they will have a choice - to remain alone with their painful pasts or break free and, unlike their dolls, come to life.A love story of two very real, unusual people, The Dollmaker is also a novel rich with wonders: Andrew's quest and Bramber's letters unspool around the dark fables that give our familiar world an uncanny edge. It is this touch of magic that, like the blink of a doll's eyes, tricks our own . . .

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The Shadow of the Wind - Thryft
Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Jessica Hische, Lucia Graves

The Shadow of the Wind

from RM41.65 MYR

It all begins with a letter. Fall in love with Penguin Drop Caps, a new series of twenty-six collectible and hardcover editions, each with a type cover showcasing a gorgeously illustrated letter of the alphabet. In a design collaboration between Jessica Hische and Penguin Art Director Paul Buckley, the series features unique cover art by Hische, a superstar in the world of type design and illustration, whose work has appeared everywhere from Tiffany & Co. to Wes Anderson's recent film Moonrise Kingdom to Penguin's own bestsellers Committed and Rules of Civility. With exclusive designs that have never before appeared on Hische's hugely popular Daily Drop Cap blog, the Penguin Drop Caps series debuted with an 'A' for Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, a 'B' for Charlotte Brönte's Jane Eyre, and a 'C' for Willa Cather's My Ántonia. It continues with more perennial classics, perfect to give as elegant gifts or to showcase on your own shelves.Z is for Zafón. Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer’s son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in what he finds in the “cemetery of lost books,” a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julián Carax. But when he sets out to find the author’s other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax’s books in existence. Soon Daniel’s seemingly innocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona’s darkest secrets--an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love.

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Wuthering Heights - Thryft
Emily Brontë

Wuthering Heights

from RM14.19 MYR

Wuthering Heights is a classic novel that offers a haunting portrayal of love and revenge. The novel is perfect for readers who enjoy dark romances and atmospheric descriptions. Bronte's vivid prose brings to life the wild Yorkshire moors, where the story takes place, and the fierce, passionate characters that inhabit it. While not a lighthearted read, Wuthering Heights is a masterpiece of Gothic literature that will continue to captivate readers for generations to come.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Oscar Wilde, Robert Mighall

The Picture of Dorian Gray

from RM39.85 MYR

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a timeless exploration of vanity, morality, and the dark corners of human nature. Oscar Wilde's eloquent prose invites you into a world where beauty and corruption dance in a seductive tango. Reading this novel is like peering into a mirror that reflects the soul's capacity for both elegance and evil. It's a must-read if you appreciate literature that marries Gothic horror with philosophical musings, all wrapped up in Wilde's uniquely witty banter.

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The Rich Are Different - Thryft
Susan Howatch

The Rich Are Different

from RM3.66 MYR

Dinah Slade was young enough to be Paul Van Zale's daughter. But she didn't care. She was a very ambitious and beautiful woman with her eye on Van Zale's tremendous fortune. However, she hadn't counted on falling in love. Paul found himself attracted to Dinah in a way he had long forgotten. Her vitality, her sensuality, consumed him. With her he could forget his past, his wife, his enemies, his empire....

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The Tale of Halcyon Crane - Thryft
Wendy Webb

The Tale of Halcyon Crane

from RM16.12 MYR

A young woman travels to uncover a past she never knew was hers in this thrilling, modern, ghost story. A letter upends Hallie's life. She was raised by her loving father, having been told her mother died in a fire. Her mother, Madlyn, was alive until very recently. Why would Hallie's father have taken her away? What happened to her family thirty years ago?Hallie travels to where her mother lived, a remote island in the middle of the Great Lakes. Islanders fix her with stares and unabashed amazement as they recognize why she looks familiar and Hallie realizes her family's secrets are enmeshed in the history of this strange place. In "The Tale Of Halcyon Crane", Wendy Webb of Minneapolis, USA has created a haunting story of thrills, vibrant characters, and family secrets.

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The Shadow of the Wind - Thryft
Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Lucia Graves

The Shadow of the Wind

from RM20.84 MYR

This book is a must-read for anyone who loves a captivating and immersive story. The Shadow of the Wind takes you into the heart of Barcelona, where a mysterious library holds forgotten books. As you follow Daniel's journey to uncover the truth behind Julian Carax's life and death, you'll be swept away by the book's rich descriptions and atmospheric setting. The unique combination of literary mystery, haunting characters, and a touch of the supernatural makes this book impossible to put down. Get ready for a page-turning adventure filled with twists and turns until the very end. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

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The Phantom of the Opera - Thryft
Gaston Leroux, Anne Perry

The Phantom of the Opera

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If you're captivated by haunting tales and timeless romance wrapped in the allure of Gothic horror, "The Phantom of the Opera" is your call to the dark depths of the Paris Opera House. The novel's blend of mystery, passion, and the grotesque will transport you into a world where beauty meets the beast in an entirely unique fashion. Leroux's storytelling will have you hear the music and feel the shadow of the phantom himself.

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The Woman in White - Thryft
Wilkie Collins

The Woman in White

from RM10.34 MYR

The Woman in White is a Victorian melodrama concerning a mysterious woman in white who bears an uncanny resemblance to the fiancee of Lord Glyde, a sophisticated fortune hunter. First published as a serial between 1859 and 1860, this chronicle of evil, suspense, and villainy is believed to be the first English novel to deal with crime detection.

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Jane Eyre - Thryft
Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre

from RM14.19 MYR

A must-read for fans of Victorian romance with a touch of rebellion. Jane Eyre's strong-willed protagonist challenges societal expectations and falls in love with the mysterious and brooding Mr. Rochester. Bronte's rich language and vivid storytelling make this an enduring classic.

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Mrs England : The captivating new Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Familiars and The Foundling - Thryft
Stacey Halls

Mrs England : The captivating new Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Familiars and The Foundling

from RM35.53 MYR

West Yorkshire, 1904.When newly graduated nurse Ruby May takes a position looking after the children of Charles and Lilian England, a wealthy couple from a powerful dynasty of mill owners, she hopes it will be the fresh start she needs. But as she adapts to life at the isolated Hardcastle House, it becomes clear there's something not quite right about the beautiful, mysterious Mrs England. Ostracised by the servants and feeling increasingly uneasy, Ruby is forced to confront her own demons in order to prevent history from repeating itself. After all, there's no such thing as the perfect family - and she should know.Simmering with slow-burning menace, Mrs England is a portrait of an Edwardian marriage, weaving an enthralling story of men and women, power and control, courage, truth and the very darkest deception. Set against the atmospheric landscape of West Yorkshire, Stacey Halls' third novel proves her one of the most exciting and compelling new storytellers of our times.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Thryft
Joseph Bristow, Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

from RM32.54 MYR

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a gripping tale for anyone intrigued by the price of eternal youth and beauty wrapped in a Victorian horror story. Oscar Wilde masterfully weaves wit with a chilling descent into depravity, making it a fascinating read for those who appreciate sharp social commentary and psychological depth. Through Dorian's journey, Wilde explores themes of vanity, morality, and the very nature of the soul, presenting a story that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

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The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings - Thryft
Edgar Allan Poe, David Galloway

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings

from RM21.07 MYR

'And much of Madness and more of Sin And Horror the Soul of the Plot'This selection of Poe's critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates his intense interest in aesthetic issues, and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. 'The Fall of the House of Usher' describes the final hours of a family tormented by tragedy and the legacy of the past. In 'Tell-Tale Heart', a murderer's insane delusions threaten to betray him, while stories such as 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and 'The Cask of Amontillado' explore extreme states of decadence, fear and hate. These works display Poe's startling ability to build suspense with almost nightmarish intensity.David Galloway's introduction re-examines the myths surrounding Poe's life and reputation. This edition includes a new chronology and suggestions for further reading.PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS SELECTED WRITINGSChronologyIntroductionFurther ReadingA Note on the TextPOEMSStanzasSonnet — To ScienceA/ AaraafRomanceTO HelenIsrafelThe City in the SeaThe SleeperLenoreThe Valley of UnrestThe RavenUlalumeFor AnnieA ValentineAnnabel LeeThe BellsEldoradoTALESMS. Found in a BottleLigeiaThe Man that was Used UpThe Fall of the House of UsherWilliam WilsonThe Man of the CrowdThe Murders in the Rue MorgueA Descent into the MaelströmEleonoraThe Oval PortraitThe Masque of the Red DeathThe Pit and the PendulumThe Tell-Tale HeartThe Gold-BugThe Black CatThe Purloined LetterThe Facts in the Case of M. ValdemarThe Cask of AmontilladoHop-FrogESSÄYS AND REVIEWSLetter to B—Georgia ScenesThe Drake—Halleck Review (excerpts)Watkins TottleThe Philosophy of FurnitureWyandottéMusicTime and SpaceTwice-Told TalesThe American Drama (excerpts)HazlittThe Philosophy of CompositionSong-WritingOn ImaginationThe Veil of the SoulThe Poetic Principle (excerpts)Notes

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Frankenstein - Thryft
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Frankenstein

from RM14.19 MYR

Frankenstein could be a good read for those who enjoy Gothic horror stories and exploring the consequences of playing with nature as Mary Shelley's novel delves into the perils of creating life from dead body parts. The novel is also known for exploring the complexities of cruelty and forgiveness. Overall, readers who enjoy thought-provoking and suspenseful stories with deep philosophical and moral questions will undoubtedly enjoy this classic novel.

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The Turn Of The Screw - Thryft
David Bromwich, Henry James

The Turn Of The Screw

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If you're drawn to classic literature with an eerie undertone, "The Turn of the Screw" may just curl your toes. It's a gripping Victorian tale exploring the ghostly and the psychological, forcing you to question the reality of the supernatural events within its pages. Henry James weaves tension and ambiguity so masterfully that it leaves you pondering the narrative long after the final page.

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Wuthering Heights - Thryft
Emily Brontë

Wuthering Heights

from RM14.19 MYR

Another cover edition for this ISBNOne of the most passionate and heartfelt novels ever written, Wuthering Heights tells of the relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, the orphan boy her father adopted and brought to Wuthering Heights when they were children.While Catherine forms a deep attachment to Heathcliff, her brother Hindley despises him as a rival. Heathcliff becomes torn between love for Catherine and the rage and humiliation he suffers. Finally he can stand it no longer and, in the violence of a summer storm, leaves the Heights for three years. During his absence Catherine has married, but her tormented heart belongs eternally to Heathcliff who is now prepared to exact his tyrannical revenge.With its freedom from social convention and its unparalleled emotional intensity, Wuthering Heights is a highly original and deeply tragic work.

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Northanger Abbey - Thryft
Jane Austen

Northanger Abbey

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If you enjoy a clever and lighthearted take on Gothic romances, "Northanger Abbey" is the perfect book for you. Jane Austen's witty satire will have you laughing out loud as the ordinary yet imaginative Catherine Morland navigates the pitfalls of love and society in Bath. Prepare for hilarious social gaffes, unexpected awakenings, and a reminder of the power of literature and life.

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Legend of Sleepy Hollow : Heinle Reading Library: Illustrated Classics Collection - Thryft
Washington Irving

Legend of Sleepy Hollow : Heinle Reading Library: Illustrated Classics Collection

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Ichabod Crane faces the terror of the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle rises from a 20-year sleep to find a world vastly changed in these two delightful classics of American literature. Complete and unabridged, newly reset in easy-to-read type, with 6 new full-page illustrations.

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Dracula - Thryft
mike-stocks

Dracula

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"Dracula" is a timeless classic that has captivated audiences for centuries. This book is perfect for those who crave a chilling and suspenseful read. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is the role reversal of traditional good vs. evil where the infamous Count Dracula represents the antagonist. This book will leave readers on the edge of their seats and may even make them fear the dark. Overall, a must-read for fans of horror and suspense.

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The Hunter - Thryft
Julia Leigh

The Hunter

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The Hunter takes the reader on a haunting journey through Tasmania's wilderness to follow the story of a man's obsessive quest to find the last thylacine. The book explores themes of grief and the disconnectedness between humans and nature. The story is told in exceptionally clear and elegant prose by Julia Leigh. A great read for anyone interested in wildlife, especially the Tasmanian tiger, or for those who enjoy literary fiction with a touch of mystery.

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Rebecca's Tale - Thryft
Daphne du Maurier, Sally Beauman

Rebecca's Tale

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Rebecca's Tale would be a good read for those who love mystery, history, and romance. The book is a continuation of Daphne du Maurier's famous Rebecca, where Sally Beauman sheds light on the unknown parts of Rebecca's life and death that are still a mystery. The book is perfect for those who love to read about the drama that unfolds from dark secrets from the past.

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Interview With The Vampire : Number 1 in series - Thryft
Anne Rice

Interview With The Vampire : Number 1 in series

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In a darkened room a young man sits telling the macabre and eerie story of his life - the story of a vampire, gifted with eternal life, cursed with an exquisite craving for human blood.

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Jane Eyre - Thryft
Diane Johnson, Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre

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"Jane Eyre" is a timeless classic that highlights the societal norms of early 19th century England. The novel features a strong female protagonist who defies gender expectations and societal conventions to pursue freedom and independence in a world that seeks to suppress her. Bronte's vivid language and vivid descriptions immerse readers in Jane's world, making it a must-read for those interested in historical fiction and feminist literature.

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Rebecca MGR Upp 2nd Edn - Thryft
Margaret Tarner, Daphne du Maurier

Rebecca MGR Upp 2nd Edn

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An outstanding love story that has been sensitively retold.The heroine, while employed as a personal companion, meets and falls in love with Maxim de Winter, a rich Englishman whose beautiful wife has recently died under tragic circumstances. To her surprise and joy, Maxim proposes to her. But the shadow of Rebecca, Maxim's first wife still dominates him.Original work by Daphne du Maurier.

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The Quick - Thryft
Lauren Owen

The Quick

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For fans of Anne Rice, The Historian, and The Night Circus, an astonishing debut, a novel of epic scope and suspense that conjures up all the magic and menace of Victorian London  1892: James Norbury, a shy would-be poet newly down from Oxford, finds lodging with a charming young aristocrat. Through this new friendship, he is introduced to the drawing-rooms of high society and finds love in an unexpected quarter. Then, suddenly, he vanishes without a trace. Alarmed, his sister, Charlotte, sets out from their crumbling country estate determined to find him. In the sinister, labyrinthine London that greets her, she uncovers a hidden, supernatural city populated by unforgettable characters: a female rope walker turned vigilante, a street urchin with a deadly secret, and the chilling “Doctor Knife.” But the answer to her brother’s disappearance ultimately lies within the doors of the exclusive, secretive Aegolius Club, whose predatory members include the most ambitious, and most bloodthirsty, men in England.   In her first novel, Lauren Owen has created a fantastical world that is both beguiling and terrifying. The Quick will establish her as one of fiction’s most dazzling talents.  From the Hardcover edition.

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Frankenstein - Thryft
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Frankenstein

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This classic gothic novel delves into the ethical consequences of playing God and the destructive power of ambition. Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" offers a chilling narrative that explores themes of identity, isolation, and the pursuit of knowledge. With its complex characters and haunting atmosphere, this book is a must-read for lovers of horror and philosophical ponderings alike. Get ready to be captivated by the tragic tale of a scientist and his monstrous creation.

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The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Tales - Thryft
Stephen Marlowe, Regina Marler, Edgar Allan Poe

The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Tales

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Classic tales of mystery, terror, and suspense, including The Fall of the House of Usher—the inspiration for the Netflix series from Mike Flanagan, the director of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass!This volume gathers together fourteen of Edgar Allan Poe's richest and most influential tales, “The Pit and the Pendulum,” his reimagining of Inquisition tortures; “The Tell-Tale Heart,” an exploration of a murderer’s madness, which Stephen King called “the best tale of inside evil ever written”; “The Fall of the House of Usher,” Poe’s tour de force about a family doomed by a grim bloodline curse; and his pioneering detective stories, “The Purloined Letter” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” featuring a rational investigator with a poetic soul. Also included is Poe’s only full-length novel, Narrative of A. Gordon Pym.With an Introduction by Stephen Marloweand an Afterword by Regina Marler

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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame - Thryft
Victor Hugo

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo. The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo Set in 1482, Victor Hugo's powerful novel of imagination, caprice and fantasy is a meditation on love, fate, architecture and politics, as well as a compelling recreation of the medieval world at the dawn of the modern age. In a brilliant reworking of the tale of Beauty and the Beast, Hugo creates a host of unforgettable characters amongst them, Quasimodo, the hunchback of the title, hopelessly in love with the gypsy girl Esmeralda, the satanic priest Claude Frollo, Clopin Trouillefou, king of the beggars, and Louis XI, King of France. Over the entire novel, both literally and symbolically, broods the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Vivid characters and memorable set-piece action scenes combine to bring the past to life in this story of love, lust, betrayal, doom and redemption.

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Wuthering Heights - Thryft
Emily Brontë

Wuthering Heights

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Recommended for those who enjoy tragic love stories set in atmospheric, gothic settings. "Wuthering Heights" stands out for its passionate and tumultuous characters, and its vivid portrayal of the wild, unforgiving moors. Bronte's prose is both poetic and visceral, and will leave readers emotionally invested in the love story of Heathcliff and Catherine.

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