Willing to Die: A Novel

"Willing to Die: A Novel" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, is a tale set in the late 1800s, viewed through the eyes of Ethel Ware as she looks back on her life and family. The story begins with Ethel's reflections, revealing a childhood marked by a scary event that continues to affect her to this day. Now living at Malory, Ethel's world shifts with the arrival of Laura Grey, a new governess, and Mr. Carmel, an intriguing neighbor who brings a sense of unease. As Ethel navigates these relationships and confronts the unsettling Mr. Droqville, the novel suggests a coming exploration of independence, the struggle against outside control, and the difficult nature of human connections.