Benighted (novel)
1927 novel by J. B. Priestley / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benighted (published in the United States as The Old Dark House) is a 1927 novel by the British writer J.B. Priestley.[1][2] Priestley's second published novel, the story explores the post-First World War disillusionment that Britain felt during the time period.[3] A number of travellers are forced to take shelter at an old Welsh country house during a storm. The book was published in the United States in 1928.[4]
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Author | J. B. Priestley |
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Language | English |
Genre | Drama, Thriller |
Publisher | Heinemann |
Publication date | October 1927 |
Publication place | United Kingdom |
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