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The classic ghost story by Susan Hill: a chilling tale about a menacing spectre haunting a small English town.

Arthur Kipps is an up-and-coming London solicitor who is sent to Crythin Gifford--a faraway town in the windswept salt marshes beyond Nine Lives Causeway--to attend the funeral and settle the affairs of a client, Mrs. Alice Drablow of Eel Marsh House. Mrs. Drablow's house stands at the end of the causeway, wreathed in fog and mystery, but Kipps is unaware of the tragic secrets that lie hidden behind its sheltered windows. The routine business trip he anticipated quickly takes a horrifying turn when he finds himself haunted by a series of mysterious sounds and images--a rocking chair in a deserted nursery, the eerie sound of a pony and trap, a child's scream in the fog, and, most terrifying of all, a ghostly woman dressed all in black. Psychologically terrifying and deliciously eerie, The Woman in Black is a remarkable thriller of the first rate.

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Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor, travels to the north of England to settle the estate of Alice Drablow, but unexpectedly encounters a series of sinster events.

"Set on the obligatory English moor, on an isolated causeway, the story has as its hero one Arthur Kipps, an up-and-coming young solicitor who has come north to attend the funeral and settle the estate of Mrs. Alice Drablow of Eel Marsh House. The routine formalities he anticipates give way to a tumble of events and secrets more sinister and terrifying than any nightmare: the rocking chair in the nursery of the deserted Eel Marsh House, the eerie sound of pony and trap, a child's scream in the fog, and, most dreadfully, and for Kipps most tragically, the woman in black."--Jacket.

Proud and solitary, Eel Marsh House surveys the windswept reaches of the salt marshes beyond Nine Lives Causeway. Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral Mrs Alice Drablow, the house's sole inhabitant, unaware of the tragic secrets which lie hidden behind the shuttered windows. It is not until he glimpses a wasted young woman, dressed all in black, at the funeral, that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk of the woman in black - and her terrible purpose.

Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the sole inhabitant of Eel Marsh House. The house stands at the end of a causeway, wreathed in fog and mystery, but it is not until he glimpses a wasted young woman, dressed all in black, at the funeral, that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk of the woman in black - and her terrible purpose.

'Heartstoppingly chilling' Daily Express As The Woman in Black celebrates thirty years on stage, discover the truly terrifying classic English ghost story behind the play. Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the sole inhabitant of Eel Marsh House. The house stands at the end of a causeway, wreathed in fog and mystery, but it is not until he glimpses a wasted young woman, dressed all in black, at the funeral, that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk of the woman in black - and her terrible purpose. 'No one chills the heart like Susan Hill' Daily Telegraph

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"One of the strongest stories of supernatural horror...the work bursts into life and does not flag until the end."--The Washington Post An internationally acclaimed and haunting ghost story. Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor, has come north from London to attend the funeral and settle the affairs of Mrs. Alice Drablow of Eel Marsh House. The routine formalities he anticipates give way to a tumble of events and secrets more sinister and terrifying than any nightmare: the rocking chair in the deserted nursery, the eerie sound of a pony and trap, a child's scream in the fog, and most dreadfully and for Kipps, most tragically, the woman in black.

Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor, is sent to Crythin Gifford to inquire on the death of the reclusive and elderly Mrs. Alice Drablow, known by many to be 'the woman in black.' However, the townsfolk are very reluctant to reveal anything they know about the deceased woman, striking Arthur's suspicion. As he digs deeper, he begins to uncover a mystery involving an illegitimate child, a tragic death, and a vengeful spirit.

'I did not believe in ghosts' Few attend Mrs Alice Drablow's funeral, and not one blood relative amongst them. There are undertakers with shovels, of course, a local official who would rather be anywhere else, and one Mr Arthur Kipps, solicitor from London. He is to spend the night in Eel Marsh House, the place where the old recluse died amidst a sinking swamp, a blinding fog and a baleful mystery about which the townsfolk refuse to speak. Young Mr Kipps expects a boring evening alone sorting out paperwork and searching for Mrs Drablow's will. But when the high tide pens him in, what he finds - or rather what finds him - is something else entirely. In the 'Backstory' discover more classic ghost stories and some real-life ones too... Vintage Children's Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

First published in 1983, The Woman in Black is Susan Hill's best-loved novel, and the basis for the UK's second longest ever running stage play, and a major film starring Daniel Radcliffe.Arthur Kipps, a young lawyer, travels to a remote village to put the affairs of a recently deceased client, Alice Drablow in order. As he works alone in her isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover disturbing secrets - and his unease grows when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed in black. The locals are strangely unwilling to talk about the unsettling occurrence, and Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true intent...

A solicitor sent to a small village to settle the estate of a dead client fuels the wrath of a sinister, mysterious woman in black and is driven to the brink of insanity.

'I did not believe in ghosts' Few attend Mrs Alice Drablow's funeral, and not one blood relative amongst them. There are undertakers with shovels, of course, a local official who would rather be anywhere else, and one Mr Arthur Kipps, solicitor from London. He is to spend the night in Eel Marsh House, the place where the old recluse died amidst a sinking swamp, a blinding fog and a baleful mystery about which the townsfolk refuse to speak. Young Mr Kipps expects a boring evening alone sorting out paperwork and searching for Mrs Drablow's will. But when the high tide pens him in, what he finds - or rather what finds him - is something else entirely.

ALos Angeles Times Bestseller Chance Hardwick, the fictitious star of the breakout filmPlains and Hills, is widely considered the greatest, most charismatic young movie actor of the postwar generation. However, his meteoric rise to fame and his tragic demise have remained an inexplicable puzzle to all who knew him, as well as to his millions of fans around the world. But all these years later, famed producer and film historian Gordon Frost has gathered Chance's family, friends, lovers, and colleagues--all the people who loved and loathed him--to tell his story and try to come to terms with the elusive, unknowable figure who continues to haunt their lives. The oral history he's pieced together uncovers the secret life of one of America's premier talents. From Chance's humble Midwestern beginnings, to his time in New York as an acting student, and finally his turn as a Hollywood icon, all the pieces fit together--or so it would seem. But who is Chance Hardwick really? And moreover, who is the mysterious woman watching over his grave each year on the anniversary of his death? Narratively inventive and always engaging,The Woman in Black spans America in the 1950s in its exploration of film, fame, and how well we ever really know each other.

Arthur Kipps, an up-and-coming young solicitor who has come north to attend the funeral and settle the estate of Mrs. Alice Drablow of Eel Marsh House, tumbles into a series of events and secrets more sinister and terrifying than any nightmare.

Proud and solitary, Eel Marsh House surveys the windswept reaches of the salt marshes beyond Nine Lives Causeway. Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summonded to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the house's sole inhabitant, unaware of the tragic secrets which lie hidden behind the shuttered windows.

When Arthur Kipps attends the funeral of Alice Drablow he is unaware of the tragic secrets which lie hidden behind her house. It is not until he glimpses a woman dressed all in black at the funeral that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold.

What true readers do not yearn, somewhere in the recesses of their hearts, for a really literate, first-class thriller--one that chills the body but warms the soul with plot, perception, and language at once astute and vivid? In other words, a ghost story written by Jane Austen? Alas, we cannot give you Austen, but Susan Hill's remarkable Woman in Black comes as close as our era can provide. Set on the obligatory English moor, on an isolated causeway, the story has as its hero Arthur Kipps, an up-and-coming young solicitor who has come north from London to attend the funeral and settle the affairs of Mrs. Alice Drablow of Eel Marsh House. The routine formalities he anticipates give way to a tumble of events and secrets more sinister and terrifying than any nightmare: the rocking chair in the deserted nursery, the eerie sound of a pony and trap, a child's scream in the fog, and most dreadfully--and for Kipps most tragically--the woman in black. The Woman in Black is both a brilliant exercise in atmosphere and controlled horror and a delicious spine-tingler--proof positive that this neglected genre, the ghost story, isn't dead after all.

Arthur Kipps, an up-and-coming young solicitor, has come to settle the affairs of Mrs. Alice Drablow. The routine formalities he anticipates give way to a tumble of events and secrets more sinister and terrifying than any nightmaremost dreadfully the Woman in Black.

On cover: A ghost story. Arthur Kipps comes to attend the funeral and settle the estate of Mrs. Alice Drablow. Routine events give way to sinister events and secrets.

Summoned to attend a funeral, a young solicitor journeys serenely to a tall, lonely house on a bleached salt marsh, not realizing that the house guards a terrible secret, and that a mysterious black-robed woman seeks terrible revenge. The author's other novels include Air and Angels.

When the young lawyer Arthur Kipps is commissioned to travel to a remote inland town surrounded by misty marshes to attend the funeral of an old woman, he cannot even imagine what awaits him, and only sees in it the possibility of professional advancement, what perhaps it will allow him to finally marry.  

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In the process of settling an estate, Arthur Kipps finds himself confronted with some very unsettling matters.

When a junior solicitor attends the funeral of the sole inhabitant of Eel Marsh House, he catches sight of a wasted woman dressed in black. He feels uneasy, but his unease is deepened when the locals show their reluctance to talk to her. From the author of GENTLEMEN AND LADIES, I'M THE KING OF THE CASTLE and STRANGE MEETING.

The Indian media is witnessing an explosive situation with newspaper and magazine circulations increasing in great numbers and television news channels--in both English and regional languages--going up by the day. Internet news portals, too, are recording a good number of hits. Journalism, then, holds tremendous promise for both seasoned and budding journalists. However, behind every promise, there lurk dangers and temptations, which must be scrupulously avoided if the basic values of the profession are to be safeguarded. Otherwise, the relentless spotlight of criticism will turn on journalism and its practitioners. 21st Century Journalism in India is a path-breaking book that looks at the practices and theories of journalism in the 21st century. This collection of writings by practising journalists is perhaps unique in that they have turned the spotlight on their own profession. The volume is thematically divided into four sections: - REPRESENTING THE UNREPRESENTED deals with media representation (or lack of it) of largely ignored sections of society, such as homosexuals, Dalits and other minorities or weaker groups. - THE PLURALITY OF PRACTICE studies the coverage of vital areas such as economics, legal issues, science, arts and culture, and humour. - MEDIA IN PERSPECTIVE looks at different kinds of journalistic practices, including photojournalism - FUTURE TRENDS discusses newer forms of journalism, like blogging and citizen journalism.

An internationally acclaimed and haunting ghost story. "One of the strongest stories of supernatural horror...the work bursts into life and does not flag until the end."--The Washington Post Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor, has come north from London to attend the funeral and settle the affairs of Mrs. Alice Drablow of Eel Marsh House. The townspeople are reluctant to share any information about Mrs. Drablow but Kipps soon realizes that there is more to Alice Drablow than he originally thought. At the funeral, he sees a woman dressed in black, with a pale face and dark eyes, whom a group of children are silently watching. While sorting through Mrs. Drablow's papers at Eel Marsh House over the course of several days, the routine formalities Kipps anticipates give way to a tumble of events and secrets more sinister and terrifying than any nightmare: the rocking chair in the deserted nursery, the eerie sound of a pony and trap, a child's scream in the fog, and most dreadfully and most tragically for Kipps, the woman in black herself. First published in 1983, and written in the style of a traditional Gothic novel, The Woman in Black has become a classic novel of supernatural horror.

Audio version of the classic English ghost novel by SUSAN HILL.

Published to coincide with the release of a major motion picture starring Daniel Radcliffe, a classic ghost story set in a small English community follows the experiences of an up-and-coming solicitor who while endeavoring to settle a deceased client's affairs is haunted by bizarre phenomena before he is approached by a ghostly figure. Reprint. Movie tie-in.

When a Liverpool clerk named Calhoun Mooney falls into a magic carpet, he enters enchanted Weaveworld.

Unlock the more straightforward side of The Woman in Black with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Woman in Black by Susan Hill, which follows the ambitious young lawyer Arthur Kipps as he volunteers to travel to remote Eel Marsh House to organise the affairs of the deceased Alice Drablow. However, he quickly becomes aware that the house harbours a dark secret that seems to be linked to a sinister black-clad woman whose spectral presences follows him around the town. He then uncovers a tragic story of loss and revenge that soon has disastrous consequences for his own life? The Woman in Black is Susan Hill's best-known novel, and has inspired numerous film, television and radio adaptations. Find out everything you need to know about The Woman in Black in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: -?A complete plot summary -?Character studies -?Key themes and symbols -?Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

The classic ghost story from the author of -- The Woman in Black is a remarkable thriller of the first rate.

Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor, travels to the north of England to settle the estate of Alice Drablow, but unexpectedly encounters a series of sinister events. Mrs. Drablow's house stands at the end of the causeway, wreathed in fog and mystery, but Kippa is unaware of the tragic secrets that lie hidden behind its sheltered windows. The routine business trip he anticipated quickly takes a horrifying turn when he finds himself haunted by a series of mysterious sounds and images-- a rocking chair in a deserted nursery, the eerie sound of a pony and trap, a child's scream in the fog, and, most terrifying of all, a ghostly woman dressed all in black. (taken from book.)

London solicitor Arthur Kipps ends up settling more than just typical estate business for a client when he is haunted by a series of terrifying sounds and images, including a ghostly woman dressed all in black, during his business trip.

Arthur Kipps, a young lawyer, travels to a remote village to put the affairs of a recently deceased client in order. He works alone in the fog enshrouded house, unaware of the disturbing secrets it holds - but his unease grows when he glimpses a mysterious young woman dressed in black at his client's funeral. The locals are strangely unwilling to speak of the sighting, and Kipps is forced to uncover her true identity on his ow

An old-fashioned ghost story of quiet horror is set on the desolate English moors where Arthur Kipps has come to settle the estate of Mrs. Alice Drablow.

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Au d©♭but du XXe si©·cle, Arthur Kipps, un jeune avou©♭ londonien, arrive dans le nord de l'Angleterre pour s'occuper de la succession d'Alice Drablow, qui habitait seule un manoir isol©♭ sur une presqu'©ʾle. Lors de l'inhumation, Arthur aper©ʹoit une vieille femme et tente de lui parler mais elle s'©♭clipse. Il Ia revoit aux abords du manoir en m©®me temps que se produisent des ph©♭nom©·nes myst©♭rieux.--[Memento]

Cuando el joven abogado Arthur Kipps recibe el encargo de viajar a un purblo remoto del interior rodeado de marismas brumosas para asistir al entierro de una anciana no puede ni imaginar lo que le espera, y sólo ve en ello la posibilidad de progresar prof

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Cuando el joven abogado Arthur Kipps recibe el encargo de viajar a un purblo remoto del interior rodeado de marismas brumosas para asistir al entierro de una anciana no puede ni imaginar lo que le espera, y sólo ve en ello la posibilidad de progresar profesionalmente, lo que quizá le permita finalmente casarse. Mientras intenta poner orden en el legado de la difunta, empieza a ver una extraña aparición y se introduce en una historia que los lugareños intentan olvidar: la de una madre soltera que tuvo que dejar a su hijo al cuidado de su hermana, pero el niño se hundió en las marismas mientras su madre biológica lo miraba todo impotente desde su ventana. Según dice la tradición, siempre que alguien ve al espectro de la madre, muere un niño, y a la larga Arthur Kipps comprobará en su propia familia hasta qué punto esa tradición es cierta. Susan Hill demuestra conocer muy bien tanto los elementos más recurrentes de la novela gótica como los mecanismos que hacen que resulten tan efectivos. Sin embargo, su verdadero talento consiste en dotar de una modernidad asombrosa todos estos recursos y conseguir que el lector se sorprenda y atemorice como si fuera la primera vez que lee una historia de fantasmas. Tras haber vendido más de un millón de ejemplares en todo el mundo, llevada a los escenarios reiteradamente y con enorme éxito, y adaptada tanto a la radio como a la televisión, esta estremecedora historia ha sido adaptada para la gran pantalla en una espectacular versión dirigida por James Watkins y protagonizada por Daniel Radcliffe.

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Arthur Kipps är en ung advokat som har rest norr om London till Eel Marsh House för att gå på mrs Alice Drablows begravning och samtidigt reda ut hennes affärer.
Arthur förväntar sig en rad rutinmässiga formaliteter, men dras i stället in i en virvel av mardrömslika händelser och hemligheter: den gungande stolen i den övergivna barnkammaren, det kusliga ljudet av en hästvagn om natten, ett barns skrik i dimman, och otäckast av allt - och för Kripps också det mest tragiska - Kvinnan i svart.
Kvinnan i svart är en av de senaste decenniernas givna klassiker i skräckgenren: en djupt atmosfärisk och spännande roman, som bevisar att spökhistorien fortfarande är vid liv.

SUSAN HILL [född 1942] är en engelsk författare som bland annat har belönats med Somerset Maugham Award, Whitbread Novel Awars och John Llewellyn Rhys Prize. Hennes roman Kvinnan i svart är en av de stora moderna skräckklassikerna. År 2012 tilldelades hon den Brittiska Imperieorden (CBE) för sin författargärning. 2012 kom filmversionen av Kvinnan i svart, med Daniel Radcliffe i huvudrollen.

»Ett fantastiskt bra historia av den sort som inte bara framkallar rysningar längs ryggraden, utan också ger kusliga tankar.« THE GUARDIAN

»En otroligt effektiv skräckroman... Nervslitande.« THE DAILY EXPRESS

»Kvinnan i svart är den mest briljant effektiva spänningsroman du någonsin kommer att stöta på.« THE DAILY TELEGRAPH [Publit]

Arthur Kipps är en ung advokat som har rest norr om London till Eel Marsh House för att gå på mrs Alice Drablows begravning och samtidigt reda ut hennes affärer. Arthur förväntar sig en rad rutinmässiga formaliteter, men dras i stället in i en virvel av mardrömslika händelser och hemligheter: den gungande stolen i den övergivna barnkammaren, det kusliga ljudet av en hästvagn om natten, ett barns skrik i dimman, och otäckast av allt - och för Kripps också det mest tragiska - Kvinnan i svart. Kvinnan i svart är en av de senaste decenniernas givna klassiker i skräckgenren: en djupt atmosfärisk och spännande roman, som bevisar att spökhistorien fortfarande är vid liv. [Elib]

»Kvinnan i svart är en av de otäckaste böckerna någonsin. Ett mästerverk.« | THERESE ERIKSSON, SvD »En viktoriansk skräckklassiker av bästa märke.« | LOTTA OLSSON, DN »Kvinnan i svart är en klassisk spökhistoria av den sort som kryper in under huden. Jag ryser av välbehag.« | BOKTOKIG Den unge Londonadvokaten Arthur Kipps får i uppdrag att bege sig till en avlägset belägen landsortsstad för att närvara vid mrs Alice Drablows begravning och ordna upp det dödsbo hon lämnat efter sig. Väl på plats slås Kipps av ortsinvånarnas märkliga ovilja att tala om Drablow; blotta omnämnandet tycks fylla dem med rädsla i synnerhet allt som rör familjens mytomspunna egendom, Eel Marsh House, som stolt och spöklikt höjer sig över de dimhöljda sankmarkernas förrädiska vidder. Det dröjer inte länge förrän Kipps inser att stadens invånare har goda skäl att tala tyst om huset. Platsen han kommit till ruvar på en ondskefull hemlighet, en mörk gåta som på ett dunkelt men oavvisligt sätt utgår från den skrämmande gestalt som oväntat dök upp på begravningen kvinnan i svart. Susan Hills Kvinnan i svart är en av de senaste decenniernas stora skräckromaner, ofta jämförd med Henry James klassiker När skruven dras åt. SUSAN HILL [född 1942] är en engelsk författare som bland annat har belönats med Somerset Maugham Award, Whitbread Novel Award och John Llewellyn Rhys Prize. Hennes roman Kvinnan i svart är en av de stora moderna skräckklassikerna. År 2012 tilldelades hon den Brittiska Imperieorden (CBE) för sin författargärning. 2012 kom filmversionen av Kvinnan i svart, med Daniel Radcliffe i huvudrollen. »Ett fantastiskt bra historia av den sort som inte bara framkallar rysningar längs ryggraden, utan också ger kusliga tankar.« | THE GUARDIAN »En otroligt effektiv skräckroman... Nervslitande.« | THE DAILY EXPRESS »Kvinnan i svart är så sjukt läskig att det knyter sig i magen när man läser och man får kalla kårar över hela kroppen. Nu får jag visserligen sova med lampan tänd i ett par veckor, men det var det värt!« | UNDERBARA BÖCKER [Elib]