'Beneath the Attic' by V.C. Andrews is a novel that delves into the twisted underbelly of marriages, exposing the perils of being unprotected and the generational cycle of hurt and brokenness. The book provides a background on the Foxworths, exploring the complexities of relationships and the impact of past traumas on present actions. Readers are taken on a journey through the lives of characters like Garland and Corrine, shedding light on their hidden motives and darker sides.
The writing style in 'Beneath the Attic' has been described as slow-paced initially, gradually building up the plot to reveal unexpected twists and revelations. The book offers insights into the characters' inner struggles, portraying marriage as a metaphorical prison sentence and highlighting the restrictions placed on women within societal norms.
From The Publisher:
"I will probably be clutching Flowers in the Attic …on my deathbed." -Gillian Flynn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl
Forbidden passions have shaped and haunted the Dollanganger family since their first novel- Flowers in the Attic -debuted forty years ago. Now discover how twisted the family roots truly are, and witness the clan's origins as a result of one wild and complicated relationship. In this evocative and thrilling tale from New York Times bestselling author V.C. Andrews, see Corrine Dixon as a young girl and discover the fascinating family history of the Dollanganger clan.
Two generations before Corinne Foxworth locked her children in an attic, her grandmother, a gorgeous young girl named Corrine Dixon, is swept away by the charms of rich, sophisticated, and handsome Garland Foxworth. After discovering that she's pregnant, Garland does what appears to be the honorable thing and marries her in a huge ceremony on the luxurious Foxworth Hall grounds. Both families fervently overlook the pregnancy, happy for a suitable resolution.
Now the mistress of a labyrinthine estate, Corrine discovers that nothing is what is seems. Garland is not the man once captivated by her charms, and she's increasingly troubled by his infatuation with memories of his departed mother.
Can Corrine survive this strange new life? Or is her fate already sealed?
Explore the origins of the legendary Dollanganger family in this page-turning, gripping gothic thriller.
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