In a house haunted by memories, the past is everywhere... As darkness falls, a man caught in a snowstorm is forced to shelter at the strange, grim house Wuthering Heights. It is a place he will never forget. There he will come to learn the story of Cathy: how she was forced to choose between her well-meaning husband and the dangerous man she had loved since she was young. How her choice led to betrayal and terrible revenge - and continues to torment those in the present. How love can transgress convention, even death. And how desire can kill.
WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY JOANNE HARRIS'Feverish, hungry, astonishing' New York Times'One of the greatest imaginative achievements of English culture' GuardianAmid a raging snowstorm, Mr. Lockwood seeks shelter at Wuthering Heights, a house high on the barren Yorkshire moors. It's not long before the house's secrets reveal themselves: carved into the windowsill, the names Cathy and Heathcliff lead Lockwood to discover the intense, obsessive relationship that unfolded years before; the devastating betrayal; and a revenge that continues to haunt their descendants. Shocking critics upon publication, Emily Bront 's wild, defiant tale of love and vengeance remains one of the most provocative, inventive works of literature today.'Will there ever be a novel that burns with more passionate intensity?' Independent
"Wuthering Heights" is a novel by Emily Bronte, first published in 1847. The story revolves around the love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, an orphan boy who is brought to live at Wuthering Heights, Catherine's family home. Despite their deep love for each other, Catherine ultimately chooses to marry Edgar Linton, a wealthy man from a neighboring estate, setting off a chain of events that lead to tragedy for both Catherine and Heathcliff. The novel is set in the moors of Yorkshire, England, and explores themes of love, revenge, and social class. The story is narrated by Mr. Lockwood, a new tenant at Thrushcross Grange, another estate near Wuthering Heights, who becomes intrigued by the history of the two families and their tangled relationships. As the story unfolds, we learn about the dark secrets and complicated relationships that have shaped the lives of the characters, including Heathcliff's childhood as an outsider and his quest for revenge against those who he feels have wronged him. The novel is known for its complex characters and its Gothic style, which includes elements of supernatural and eerie landscapes. "Wuthering Heights" has become a classic of English literature and has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions.