Julia (novel)
Julia is a 1975 novel by American writer Peter Straub.[1] The work is Straub's first novel to deal with the supernatural and was published through Coward, McCann & Geoghegan.[2] Julia was later adapted into the 1977 film The Haunting of Julia (occasionally referred to as Full Circle) starring Mia Farrow.[3]
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| Author | Peter Straub |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror |
| Published | 1975, Coward, McCann & Geoghegan |
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| Pages | 287 |
| ISBN | 0698106954 |
| Preceded by | Under Venus |
| Followed by | If You Could See Me Now |
The work is Straub's third novel and his second published novel, as Under Venus was not officially published until 1984.[4] Straub began writing Julia at the advice of his literary agent after Under Venus was rejected by his publishers, as his agent recommended that he try writing a gothic novel.[5]
Synopsis
Julia Lofting has just purchased a large house in London as a means of escaping her overbearing husband, Magnus, and to start her life over following the death of her nine-year-old daughter, Kate. But she begins to suspect that she is not alone, and after a seance is held at her home she comes to fear that a malevolent supernatural presence is stalking her.
References
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- Berry, Michael. "AN INTERVIEW WITH PETER STRAUB". SFF.net. Archived from the original on 25 May 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
- Eberhart, John Mark (November 4, 2004). "Novelist Peter Straub plays with narrative _ and plays on common fears, too". Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service (subscription required). Archived from the original on June 29, 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2014.