Bøger af Celia Dale

Young Errol Winston arrives in London in search of a job and a better life, but he finds himself homeless when the city's racist landlords refuse to rent to him. At last he seems to have a stroke of good luck when he accidentally winds up at the front door of Mr and Mrs Didcot, who offer to let him stay. The elderly couple seem kindly and harmless enough, but Errol will soon discover that behind the veneer of apparent respectability a dreadful truth lies hidden, a terrible secret that will be revealed in a horrifying climax.First published in 1971, Celia Dale's A Dark Corner is a chilling work of domestic horror that shows how true evil often lurks closer than we think, perhaps even just behind our neighbor's lace curtains ...'A macabre tale of quiet horror.' - Buffalo News'Celia Dale builds a snug picture and destroys it, chillingly. She is very good at delayed terror.' - Evening Standard'The queen of suburban terror.' - The Times (London)'Celia Dale has created an established corner in tales of domestic terror.' - Daily Telegraph

Josh and Maisie Evans are a seemingly ordinary middle-aged couple on holiday in Italy, where they meet Mrs. Fingal, an elderly woman living unhappily with her niece. Josh and Maisie have a spare room, and everyone might be better off if Mrs. Fingal moved in with them instead. After all, they're always glad to lend a helping hand. Especially to a lonely and wealthy old lady . . .First published in 1966, Celia Dale's A Helping Hand is a chilling work of psychological terror that explores the true evil that often lurks just behind a respectable façade.'The accuracy, understanding and quiet wit of Jane Austen - plus murder.' - H. R. F. Keating'Quiet, clever, subtle - and terrifying.' - Ruth Rendell'Celia Dale has created an established corner in tales of domestic terror.' - Daily Telegraph