The House of Stairs (Barbara Vine novel)

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Title The House of Stairs
Author Barbara Vine
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Genre(s) Crime / Mystery novel
Publisher Viking
Released September 1 1988
Media type Print/Audiobook
Pages 3288 (paperback)
ISBN ISBN 0140114467
Preceded by A Fatal Inversion
Followed by Gallowglass

The house of Stairs is a 1988 novel by British writer Ruth Rendell, published under the name Barbara Vine.

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As Elizabeth tells her story, so the tragic events that took place at the House of Stairs 20 years before are revealed. She tracks Bell Sanger down and renews her acquaintance, with terrifying results.