Content levels
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Synopsis
A SHOCKING NOVEL OF SEX AND HORRORThe old painting was done on glass, and found beneath the ruins of the ancient, decaying French mansion that Emily Hastings' sister, Irene, had inherited from the estate of the Marquis de Garac. The cold and distant Monsieur Philippe Gastion informed them that the painting was a forgotten masterpiece and should be given a place of honor.Soon afterwards, Irene became mysteriously ill, and other signs of imminent danger pointed directly toward Emily. There were rumors of the cruelty and unbridled sexuality of the long-deceased owners. A strange black cat haunted the house, and the crumbling mausoleum out back was never to be visited. And then the image on the glass painting began to change!
The Glass Painting: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This 1972 horror novel marketed as containing explicit sexual content and disturbing supernatural elements includes possession, changing cursed artwork, and the legacy of historical cruelty and sexuality in a decaying French mansion.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include sexual assault, death, and body horror (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy vintage Gothic horror with supernatural elements will find this atmospheric haunted house tale compelling.