Carrion Crow

Carrion Crow is an enlightening and spine-tingling tale that delves into mother-daughter relationships, sexuality, class, rampant Victorian colonialism, and bodily freedoms.

There are some truths about the world that only a mother can impart. Marguerite Perigord has been confined in the attic of her decaying Chelsea home, overlooking the putrid smell of the Thames. Alone with a sewing machine, a copy of Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management, and sporadic, congealing meals, Marguerite is locked away by her mother, Cecile. Cecile is concerned about Marguerite's engagement to an elderly, financially struggling solicitor, Mr. Lewis, and aims to educate her daughter on proper marital behavior to protect the family's reputation. But why is Marguerite pursuing Mr. Lewis? Why are Cecile's visits becoming less frequent? And how much time has passed since Marguerite was confined to the attic?

Carrion Crow is a haunting and atmospheric exploration of societal constraints and the dangers of conformity, unveiling a family's hidden secrets.

Heather Parry's Carrion Crow is praised by Alan Moore as a powerful new voice in fiction. Parry skillfully weaves a tale of Gothic horror, drawing inspiration from Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management. This Edwardian nightmare is elegantly crafted, delving into themes of class and gender with devastating impact.