Gretel and the Dark

Step into the haunting world of Gretel and the Dark by Eliza Granville, published by Penguin Books Ltd in 2015. This captivating novel, spanning 368 pages, transports readers to Vienna in 1899, where celebrated psychoanalyst Josef Breuer encounters his most perplexing case yet. Discovered in a lunatic asylum, a mysterious girl with a shaved head claims to have no name and no feelings, leaving Breuer determined to uncover the roots of her disturbance. As the narrative unfolds, we journey to Germany to meet Krysta, whose story intertwines with the enigma of the girl from the asylum. With rich historical detail and psychological depth, Gretel and the Dark is a mesmerizing exploration of identity and the human psyche. Don’t miss out on this thought-provoking read that will keep you on the edge of your seat!