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We Have Always Lived in the Castle: Book Guide, Author and Facts

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Shirley Jackson's beloved gothic tale of a peculiar girl named Merricat and her family's dark secret

Quick facts about We Have Always Lived in the Castle

  • Title: We Have Always Lived in the Castle
  • Author: Shirley Jackson
  • First published: 1962
  • Genre: mystery, first-person narrative, fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL3171087W

Where to read We Have Always Lived in the Castle

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is We Have Always Lived in the Castle about?

Shirley Jackson's beloved gothic tale of a peculiar girl named Merricat and her family's dark secret.

Who wrote We Have Always Lived in the Castle?

We Have Always Lived in the Castle was written by Shirley Jackson.

When was We Have Always Lived in the Castle published?

We Have Always Lived in the Castle was first published in 1962.

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