The House of Stairs (Barbara Vine novel)

The House of Stairs (Barbara Vine novel)

infobox Book |
name = The House of Stairs
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image_caption =
author = Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)
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country = United Kingdom
language = English
series =
genre = Crime / Mystery novel
publisher = Viking
release_date = September 1 1988
media_type = Print/Audiobook
pages = 3288 (paperback)
isbn = ISBN 0140114467
preceded_by = A Fatal Inversion
followed_by = Gallowglass

"The House of Stairs" is a 1988 novel by British writer Ruth Rendell, published under the name Barbara Vine.

Plot summary

As Elizabeth tells her story, so the tragic events that took place at the House of Stairs 20 years before are revealed. She tracks Bell Sanger down and renews her acquaintance, with terrifying results.


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