An early werewolf novel, praised by H.P Lovecraft. The only weird fiction from an author of mainly crime fiction. Two strange disappearances occur on a road in Sussex. The second involved a member...

In "Branded, or, The Daughters of a Convict," Gerald Biss masterfully intertwines elements of historical realism and social commentary, exploring the lives of women marginalized by the convict legacy...

In "Branded, or, The Daughters of a Convict," Gerald Biss explores the intersection of crime, stigma, and the complexities of familial bonds in a Victorian context. The narrative unfolds through the harrowing...

In "Branded, or, The Daughters of a Convict," Gerald Biss crafts a poignant exploration of societal stigma and familial legacy against the backdrop of 19th-century penal reform. Set in Australia, the...