The Hounding.
Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 23. P. 40 1 of 2
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Abstract
The article reviews "The Hounding," a debut novel by Xenobe Purvis that explores themes of paranoia in an 18th-century English village. The narrative centers on the five Mansfield sisters, who face hostility from their community after a series of strange events, including the appearance of an enormous sturgeon in the Thames. As rumors spread, particularly fueled by the resentful ferryman Pete Darling, the sisters become scapegoats for various misfortunes, culminating in a murder. While the novel evokes a neo-gothic atmosphere and reflects on modern-day fears, it is noted for lacking significant surprises or insights. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/06, Vol. 272, Issue 23, p40
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0000-0019
- Accession Number:185824468
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