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In the Dark

tales of terror

  • 1988 first published
  • 104 pages
  • 19 editions

Published in 1988, In the Dark is a gothic fiction and horror novella by Edith Nesbit.

It has been published in 19 editions.

At about 104 pages, most readers finish it in 1–2 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Horror
  • Gothic
  • Occult & supernatural

Quick answers

Who wrote In the Dark?

In the Dark was written by Edith Nesbit and first published in 1988.

What genre is In the Dark?

It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction, Horror and Occult Fiction.

How long is In the Dark?

The median edition has 104 pages, about 1–2 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to In the Dark?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Great God Pan, The Beetle. A Mystery and Melmoth the Wanderer.

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