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"The Turn of the Screw" is an intense psychological tale of terror. It begins in an old house on Christmas Eve. It is the story of a Governess who comes to live with and take care of two young children. The Governess loves her new position in charge of the young children, however she is soon disturbed when she begins to see ghosts. |
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Book Beginnings on Friday is hosted at Page Turners.
Anyone can participate; just share the opening sentence of your current read, making sure that you include the title and author so others know what you're reading. If you like, share with everyone why you do, or do not, like the sentence.
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The story had held us, round the fire, sufficiently breathless, but except the obvious remark that it was gruesome, as, on Christmas Eve in and old house, a strange tale should essentially be, I remember no comment uttered till somebody happened to say that it was the only case he had met in which such a visitation had fallen on a child. |
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The Friday 56 is hosted at Storytime With Tonya and Friends.
Share the fifth sentence (plus one or two others) from page 56 of the book nearest to you.
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"Infernal, then!" I almost cheerfully rejoined. "He has provided for himself as well. But come!" |
I read The Turn of the Screw back in 1997 but it's on my TBR pile for a re-read. Mine beginning is from Mary Modern.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great opening line. I read it earlier this year and really loved it, cant wait to see what you think
ReplyDeleteInteresting beginning :) Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteEverytime I see Henry James I think, "You should read that," and then I don't. lol One day...
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those books that I know I read yet remember nothing about it beyond that I thought it was creepy. I can see why. The language almost requires a translator for me. So old fashioned!
ReplyDeleteI never read anything from the author but it sure sounds pretty good book!
ReplyDeletehere's mine;
http://darlynandbooks.blogspot.com/2010/07/friday-56-11.html
Thanks for the surprise visit... your blog is lovely. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very intriguing excerpt...and beginning.
ReplyDeleteMy 56 is here:
http://snowconnections.wordpress.com/2010/07/30/the-friday-56-july-30/
I'll be back later with my beginnings!
That's a great opener...
ReplyDeleteHere's my Beginnings:
http://laurelrainsnowswonderland.wordpress.com/2010/07/30/book-beginnings-on-friday-july-30/
I keep meaning to read this! Did you hear about Jennifer Crusie's new version of this tale?
ReplyDeletePS Thanks for visiting my BBF :)
Good one! Thanks for stopping by today!
ReplyDeleteThat is a good beginning - makes you wonder right from the bat and sets the tone for the creepiness to come.
ReplyDeleteMy Friday 56 is Agatha Christie!
Hi Juju
ReplyDeleteThanks for the hint. Nope, I didn't but I checked out the author's website and Maybe This Time looks to be an interesting read.
That's a meaty opening sentence - classic spooky, eerie...
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