LITTLE STRANGER

Little Stranger by Leigh Rivers is a gothic, psychological thriller that blends class issues with a supernatural mystery. Set in post-WWII England, the novel revolves around Dr. Faraday, who becomes increasingly entangled in the lives of the aristocratic Ayres family, whose estate, Hundreds Hall, is falling into decay. As he gets closer to Caroline Ayres, strange and unsettling occurrences start to haunt the household. With themes of repression, class struggle, and the decline of the British aristocracy, the novel is a slow-burn psychological thriller that keeps readers questioning whether the events are the result of a supernatural haunting or the mental unraveling of its characters. The ambiguity surrounding these events adds a layer of complexity, forcing readers to grapple with the fine line between reality and imagination. The novel explores the fragility of the human mind, making it a compelling story of obsession, class resentment, and fear.