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Fiction

Gothic poem

The Mystery of Rosa Morland by Diane Fahey

by Jeri Kroll
October 2008, no. 305

The Mystery of Rosa Morland by Diane Fahey

Clouds of Magellan, $24.95 pb, 143 pp

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Diane Fahey’s The Mystery of Rosa Morland (Clouds of Magellan, $24.95 pb, 143 pp) is a tour de force, a brooding, postmodern Gothic poem cum novella that provides a happy ending of sorts for characters who deserve one. The poetry, capturing individual voices, is at once accomplished, sensuous and serviceable.

 


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The Mystery of Rosa Morland by Diane Fahey

Clouds of Magellan, $24.95 pb, 143 pp

ABR receives a commission on items purchased through this link. All ABR reviews are fully independent.


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