Marjorie Bowen's Elsie's Lonely Afternoon - Bowen, Marjorie
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This haunting and unsettling tale delves into the life of little Elsie, a neglected and unwanted orphan, who exists beneath the shadow of her perpetual loneliness. Exploring themes of abandonment, neglect, and the resilience of the human spirit, Elsie's Lonely Afternoon is a gothic horror tale laced with black humour. Elsie is a young orphan living in a grand house in Hampstead under the care of her bed bound grandmother. Forbidden to speak to the servants, the little girl is quite alone in life. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror…mehr

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This haunting and unsettling tale delves into the life of little Elsie, a neglected and unwanted orphan, who exists beneath the shadow of her perpetual loneliness. Exploring themes of abandonment, neglect, and the resilience of the human spirit, Elsie's Lonely Afternoon is a gothic horror tale laced with black humour. Elsie is a young orphan living in a grand house in Hampstead under the care of her bed bound grandmother. Forbidden to speak to the servants, the little girl is quite alone in life. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. First published in 1933, Marjorie Bowen masterfully explores the the stark contrast between a child's innate need for love and care and the harsh reality of her isolated and uncaring environment.
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Born Margaret Gabrielle Vere Campbell, Marjorie Bowen (1885-1952) was a prolific British writer whose works included historical fiction, ghost stories, and biographies. Over the course of her career, Bowen wrote over 150 novels and short tales under the pen names Joseph Shearing and George R. Preedy. Bowen, who was born in England, showed an early interest in literature. She persevered in pursuing her love of writing in spite of obstacles in her personal life, such as financial hardships and the death of her spouse in World War I. Bowen's historical novels, which frequently examined themes of ambition, treachery, and power against the backdrop of momentous historical events, won her praise from critics throughout her career. Her paintings are still valued for their realistic depictions of historical periods and gripping stories. Through her tales of adventure, romance, and intrigue, Marjorie Bowen has inspired readers and cemented her status as one of the most outstanding authors of her time. Her literary achievements have left a lasting legacy.