The Unicorn by Iris Murdoch
"The Unicorn" is a psychological thriller set in a remote coastal region of Ireland, where a young governess becomes entangled in the mysterious circumstances surrounding her employer, a woman seemingly imprisoned in her own home. As the governess delves deeper into the secrets of the house and its inhabitants, she becomes increasingly unsure of her own sanity and reality itself. The narrative explores themes of freedom, guilt, and the blurred lines between good and evil.
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- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- British
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- Pages
- 315
- Original Language
- English
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