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Darkened Rooms
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HorrorGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025584386
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 294
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Darkened Rooms: A Novel is a compelling exploration of spiritualism and the human psyche in the early twentieth century. Written by the acclaimed author Philip Gibbs, the story delves into the mysterious and often deceptive world of mediumship and seances that captivated society during the interwar period.
The narrative follows the lives of those drawn into the shadows of the séance room, seeking connection with the departed or answers to life's deeper mysteries. Through vivid characterizations and a keen eye for social observation, Gibbs examines the thin line between genuine faith and calculated manipulation. The novel captures the atmospheric tension of darkened rooms where hope and grief intersect with the unknown, challenging the boundaries of belief and skepticism.
As a work of psychological fiction, Darkened Rooms: A Novel offers a fascinating look at the cultural fascination with the occult. Gibbs provides a nuanced portrayal of the era's spiritualist movement, making this a significant literary study of human vulnerability and the quest for meaning in a changing world. Readers of historical fiction and psychological drama will find a thought-provoking journey into the heart of early twentieth-century mysticism.
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