The Grotesque
1989
First Published
3.58
Average Rating
192
Number of Pages
Paralysed, mute and confined to a wheelchair, former palaeontologist Sir Hugo Coal recounts the events that led to his 'cerebral accident', as well as his suspicions of his butler Fledge, who he suspects is plotting to replace him as Lord of Crook Manor.
Avg Rating
3.58
Number of Ratings
1,961
5 STARS
17%
4 STARS
38%
3 STARS
33%
2 STARS
9%
1 STARS
2%
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Author
Patrick McGrath
Author · 15 books
Patrick McGrath was born in London and grew up near Broadmoor Hospital where his father was Medical Superintendent. He was educated at Stonyhurst College. He is a British novelist whose work has been categorized as gothic fiction. He is married to actress Maria Aitken and lives in New York City.
