The Man in the Picture
 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Susan Hill |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Publisher |
Profile Books (UK) Overlook Press (US) |
Publication date | 2007 (UK), 2008 (US) |
| Media type | Print & ebook |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 1-84668-075-1 |
The Man in the Picture: A Ghost Story, is a novel by English author Susan Hill, first published in 2007 by Profile Books.[1] It has been featured as BBC Radio 4's Book at Bedtime.[2]
Plot introduction
An oil-painting of masked revellers at a Venetian carnival hangs in the room of Oliver's old professor in Cambridge, its story is revealed to Oliver one cold winter's night by the ageing don. The picture having the power to entrap and destroy those who cross its path.
References
External links
- A masterclass in the art of dread review form The Independent
- People keep appearing review from The Spectator
- review from PopMatters
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