
The Turn of the Screw - by Henry James
THE TURN OF THE SCREW
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A young governess arrives at an isolated country estate, tasked with caring for two enchanting children who have never known a mother. The house is steeped in history, and almost immediately she senses an unsettling presence that seems to linger in the corridors and gardens. When the children speak of a mysterious lady who visits them at night, the governess feels an uneasy mix of protectiveness and doubt, questioning whether she is seeing what they see.
As she delves deeper into the children's world, the line between reality and imagination blurs, leaving her to confront the haunting possibilities that lie behind every whispered word. The atmosphere is one of quiet dread, where every creak and cold draft adds to the growing tension. Listeners will be drawn into a story that balances the innocence of childhood with a chilling, ambiguous menace, inviting them to decide what is truly at work within the walls of Bly.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (227K characters)
Release date
1995-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1843–1916
A master of psychological fiction, this American-born writer turned the novel into a subtle art of observation, moral tension, and social nuance. His stories often explore the clash between innocence and experience, especially when Americans and Europeans meet.
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