The Grey Woman and Other Tales

<p>All set in 19th century England Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's <i> The Grey Woman and Other Tales</i> feature thrilling tales of suspense and morality. <i>Disappearances</i> 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 <i>Disappearances</i> sheds light on the methods of Victorian detectives in a time when DNA profiling was considered science fiction. The eerie tone is lightened by <i>Christmas Storms and Sunshine </i> 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 <i>The Grey Woman </i> tells a thrilling tale of murder and narrow escapes. Primarily told through a letter <i>The Grey Woman</i> 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. <p><p>Exploring a variety of genres <i>The Grey Woman and Other Tales</i> 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 <i>The Grey Woman and Other Tales</i> feature a lesson of morality and raises reflective questions that leaves the audience pondering long after the narrative is finished. </p><p>This edition of <i>The Grey Woman and Other Tales</i> 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. </p>