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Old Ladies

Hugh Walpole

Old Ladies

Old Ladies

Hugh Walpole

Old Ladies, written by Hugh Walpole in 1924, is a macabre novel that explores themes of fear and exploitation. Set in a dilapidated building in Pontippy Square, it follows the story of a timid elderly spinster who becomes the target of a predatory widow. This work is notable for its psychological depth and Walpole's ability to evoke a sense of dread, making it one of his best-known novels in the genre.

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