A nurse flees to a remote Cornish house to care for a mute woman, uncovering dark medical secrets and sinister fairy folklore.
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A nurse flees to a remote Cornish house to care for a mute woman, uncovering dark medical secrets and sinister fairy folklore.
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A gothic tale set in a rambling house by the sea in which a maid cares for a mute old woman with a mysterious past, alongside her superstitious staff--from the author of The Silent Companions . A perfect spooky read! Consumption has ravaged Louise Pinecroft's family, leaving her and her father alone and heartbroken. But Dr. Pinecroft has plans for a revolutionary experiment: convinced that sea air will prove to be the cure his wife and children needed, he arranges to house a group of prisoners s...
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Sexual content
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Sexual assault and rape themes; little romantic content
Violence & gore
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Murder, blood, and violent deaths; harsh medical experiments
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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Drug abuse themes in period medical and personal contexts
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Anti-gay sentiment present; no central LGBTQ+ characters
Religious content
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Passing period religious references
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic system present
Occult / demonology
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Cornish fairy folklore, superstition, and household rituals central
Political content
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Background medical ethics and class themes
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Domestic and physical abuse; confinement; sexual violence; cruel experiments
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