Do you find yourself attracted \;to th e strange and unusual? Do you enjoy what others may find frightening? If s o\, join the Horror Book Club where each month we'll provide you with dive rse horror authors and titles to discuss with people who enjoy the same ge nre as you.
\nGrim Wolds\, England: Winifred Notty arrives at Ensor House prepared to play the perfect governess―she&rsquo\;ll dutifull y tutor her charges\, Drusilla and Andrew\, tell them bedtime stories\, an d only \;joke \;about eating children. But long\, listless days sp ent within the estate&rsquo\;s dreary confines come with an intimate knowl edge of the perversions and pathetic preoccupations of the Pounds familyâ €•Mr. Pounds can&rsquo\;t keep his eyes off Winifred&rsquo\;s chest\, and Mrs. Pounds takes a sickly pleasure in punishing Winifred for her husb and&rsquo\;s wandering gaze. Compounded with her disdain for the entitled Pounds children\, Winifred finds herself struggling at every turn to stifl e the violent compulsions of her past. French tutoring and needlework are one way to pass the time\, as is admiring the ugly portraits in the galler y . . . and creeping across the moonlit lawns. . . . Patience. Winifred mu st have patience\, for Christmas is coming\, and she has very special gift s planned for the dear souls of Ensor House.
\nAttendance is limited \, and advance registration is required. This will be used to save your sp ot in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered a dult. To sign up\, see library staff\, or register online at Visit.LACount yLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.
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