All Hallows' Eve by Charles Williams
The novel weaves a tale of supernatural intrigue set in post-World War II London, where the boundary between the living and the dead becomes blurred. It follows the story of Lester Furnival, who finds herself in a ghostly version of the city after dying in a plane crash. As she navigates this eerie realm, she encounters a malevolent sorcerer named Simon the Clerk, who seeks to manipulate both the living and the dead for his own dark purposes. The narrative explores themes of love, redemption, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, ultimately highlighting the power of self-sacrifice and spiritual awakening.
The 3248th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1945
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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