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Septimus

by William John Locke

A mysterious stranger arrives in a small village, and soon the residents are questioning their own sanity. Septimus is a psychological thriller by William John Locke, first published in 1895. The novel tells the story of Septimus, a mysterious stranger who arrives in the small village of Nunsmere. Septimus is a gifted musician and painter, but he is also deeply troubled. He is haunted by visions and voices, and he seems to be slipping into madness. The arrival of Septimus has a profound effect on the residents of Nunsmere. They are drawn to his charisma and his intelligence, but they are also disturbed by his strange behavior. Soon, the villagers begin to question their own sanity. They start to see things that aren't there, and they hear voices that aren't real.

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English

Original Language

English

Published In

1909

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William John Locke

United Kingdom

William John Locke was a British novelist, dramatist and playwright, best known for his short stories. He was born in Cunningsbury St George, Christ Church, Demerara, British Guiana on 20 March 1863,...

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