“A mad gothic tale . . . The reader is mesmerized with horror by what goes on in that forgotten school for young ladies.” —Stephen King, in Danse Macabre
When an injured Union soldier is found in the Virginia woods as the Civil War rages, he is brought to the nearby Miss Martha Farnsworth Seminary for Young Ladies to recover. For the sheltered girls and their teachers, the arrival of the attractive John McBurney is a thrilling distraction from normal life. But before long, McBurney’s presence will turn them against each other and upend all their lives – with potentially devastating consequences. Combining psychological suspense with humour and romantic drama, The Beguiled is a wildly entertaining novel of sexual tension and repression, and of rivalry, jealousy and, ultimately, vengeance.
A classic slice of Southern Gothic, shot through with psychological suspense – now the basis for Sofia Coppola’s highly anticipated new film (winner of Best Director at Cannes) starring Nicola Kidman, Colin Farrell and Kirsten Dunst.
The offer
To celebrate the release of Sofia Coppla’s film adaptation this month, we’re giving away 50 copies of the book! Claim 10 copies for your reading group now before they’re all gone.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on the book, so post your reviews and photos with the book online! #TheBeguiled
To win copies for your reading group please contact Genista at [email protected].
Closing date: 21 July
