pickCathy Helstone travels to her elusive brother Laon who has been a missionary in Elphame for 3 yrs. There is a religious mystery throughout & tension in the close relationship of Cathy & Laon. Cathy‘s love for Laon guides her throughout. The last 3rd of the book wanders but wraps up the religious mystery.
It is a unique gothic masterpiece- extensive biblical allusions, theology, sin, & taboo romantic partners.
#gothic #elphame #historicfantasy
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