{"product_id":"the-haunted-woman-9781513132983","title":"The Haunted Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Haunted Woman (1922) is a fantasy novel by David Lindsay. It follows the commercial failure of his novel A Voyage to Arcturus (1920) and is a powerful story of alternate worlds, the burden of convention, and the nature of human desire. Isbel Loment, the protagonist, is a strong-willed woman who has declined three offers of marriage and is now engaged to Marshall Stokes. On vacation at an ancient estate in Sussex, she discovers a mysterious staircase leading to three identical doors, transporting her to a mirror world where she encounters her host Henry Judge. This edition of the novel features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 172 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Margin Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Haunted Woman (1922) is a fantasy novel by David Lindsay, written in response to the commercial failure of his earlier work, A Voyage to Arcturus (1920). Lindsay sought to achieve financial stability with a conventional tale of suspense and the occult, hoping to reach a wider audience. Despite his efforts, the novel did not gain widespread popularity. However, it remains a powerful exploration of alternate worlds, the burden of convention, and the nature of human desire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe protagonist of the story is Isbel Loment, a strong-willed woman who has declined three offers of marriage and has led a rootless lifestyle since the age of sixteen. Now engaged to successful underwriter Marshall Stokes, she finds herself nearing the end of the freedom she has enjoyed. While on vacation at an ancient estate in the hills of Sussex, Isbel discovers a mysterious staircase leading to three identical doors. Choosing one, she is transported to a mirror world, where she encounters her host, Henry Judge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe novel is beautifully designed, with a captivating cover and professionally typeset manuscript. This edition of The Haunted Woman is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers, offering a timeless exploration of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 292g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 133 x 211 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781513132983\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Lindsay","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44098957705466,"sku":"9781513132983","price":14.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_652e44e1-341c-4bbc-aa65-1b89a27d8f69.jpg?v=1667291284","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-haunted-woman-9781513132983","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}