Chronicle of the Murdered House
Lúcio Cardoso
Published in 1959 • Rio de Janeiro
'Crônica da casa assassinada' is a Gothic novel by Lúcio Cardoso. It portrays the disintegration of the Soares family, a wealthy and influential household in a small town. The novel explores themes of madness, secrets, and the destructive power of desire. Through intricate narrative layers and complex characters, Cardoso creates a haunting and atmospheric depiction of decay and despair.
Gothic novel