Mrs Jekyll and Cousin Hyde: The True Story Behind RLS''s Gothic Masterpiece
English
By (author): Jeremy Hodges
The hidden controversy and heartbreak behind Stevensons Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is revealed in this fascinating work of literary detection.
What was the real reason Robert Louis Stevenson dedicated his dark masterpiece to his cousin Katharine de Mattos?
Why was Katharines own tale of duality published under a pseudonym?
When Fanny Stevenson stole another story idea from Katharine, why did RLS explode with Hydelike rage at the cousin for whom he had once been the one that loves you Jekyll, and not Hyde?
Featuring the full text of Katharines tale of duality, Fannys stolen story and another tale revealing Katharines grief at losing her cousins love forever, Mrs Jekyll & Cousin Hyde sheds new light on one of the greatest Victorian authors.
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