"The Jade Cabinet" is a surreal, historical novel set in 19th century England. The story follows Etheria, a girl born with the ability to communicate with the inanimate, who is raised by her eccentric uncle and aunt after her parents' death. The narrative explores themes of obsession, madness, and the blurred line between reality and imagination, as Etheria's life intertwines with a taxidermist and a mad scientist. The novel is renowned for its rich, poetic language and vivid, dream-like imagery.

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