'A masterpiece' The Times
After the tragic deaths of their parents, Magdalen and Norah discover the devastating news that they are both illegitimate and not entitled to any inheritance. Norah is forced to become a governess to earn her keep but Magdalen has grander plans and embarks on an elaborate scheme of revenge against her cold-hearted relatives.
INCLUDES 'MRS ZANT AND THE GHOST'
- ISBN10 009951902X
- ISBN13 9780099519027
- Publish Date 3 September 2009 (first published 1 April 1978)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 11 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Vintage Publishing
- Imprint Vintage Classics
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 784
- Language English