The Turn of the Screw by Henry James is a gothic ghost story published in 1898. An unnamed governess was appointed by a handsome and wealthy man to take care of his nephew and niece, whose parents have died in India. The man gives the governess full charge and with a condition not to bother him at all. The governess goes to his country estate house, Bly at Essex. The story is in first person narrative by the governess. The previous Governess and a servant had died recently at Bly. Apparitions are seen by the governess. I am not going to tell the story...
I admit that there are not much of ghost actions you expect in a ghost story to give you the horror and chill. Yet, the narrative is vivid giving an eerie chill, and keeping you in mystery. Definitely it is a thrilling read.
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