{"product_id":"the-grey-woman-and-other-tales-paperback","title":"The Grey Woman and Other Tales - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll set in 19th century England, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's \u003ci\u003e The Grey Woman and Other Tales\u003c\/i\u003e feature thrilling tales of suspense and morality. \u003ci\u003eDisappearances\u003c\/i\u003e follows the investigation of a case of six men disappearing without a trace. Unsure whether to suspect a runaway, foul play, or the supernatural the case unfolds to reveal even more disappearances. Adopting a tone similar to a documentary, \u003ci\u003eDisappearances\u003c\/i\u003e sheds light on the methods of Victorian detectives in a time when DNA profiling was considered science fiction. The eerie tone is lightened by \u003ci\u003eChristmas Storms and Sunshine, \u003c\/i\u003e a heart-warming holiday tale of tolerance and positivity. Two families find themselves at odds as they each run a newspaper for a different political party, often trying to discredit the other. This animosity is especially strong between the wives. However, when one of their children fall ill, the wives team up to care for the baby, nurturing a new relationship in the process. Finally, the title story, \u003ci\u003eThe Grey Woman, \u003c\/i\u003e tells a thrilling tale of murder and narrow escapes. Primarily told through a letter, \u003ci\u003eThe Grey Woman\u003c\/i\u003e follows a young woman named Anna who was rushed into a terrible marriage. Soon Anna discovers how horrible her husband is proving the doubts she had before the she was pressured into the union. When his murderous rage makes Anna a target, her handmaid, Amante rushes to her safety. On the run and in disguise, Anna and Amante work together to outsmart and overcome Anna's abusive and violent husband. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring a variety of genres, \u003ci\u003eThe Grey Woman and Other Tales\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling collection of short fiction that remains to be a testament to Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's genius and talent. While the narratives range from heart-pounding horrors to heart-warming holiday tales, each story within \u003ci\u003eThe Grey Woman and Other Tales\u003c\/i\u003e feature a lesson of morality and raises reflective questions that leaves the audience pondering long after the narrative is finished. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Grey Woman and Other Tales\u003c\/i\u003e by the prolific and esteemed 19th century author, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a stylish font, making it both readable and modern. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTales of murder and mystery intertwin with sentimental holiday stories in this eclectic collection. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Grey Woman and Other Tales \u003c\/i\u003e by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a collection of short fiction with varying genres. With thrilling, suspenseful, sentimental and moral narratives, Gaskell's Victorian gothic tales proves that she can master any genre. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52546214002995,"sku":"9781513271378","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Qk1vV3FlOHhvK2ExVlhCQmhOUDNVdz09.webp?v=1760979540","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-grey-woman-and-other-tales-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}