Carrion Crow

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Set in a decaying Chelsea home, Marguerite finds herself confined in an attic by her mother, Cécile, who fears for her daughter's engagement to an older, impoverished solicitor. With only a sewing machine and a cookbook for company, Marguerite grapples with her mother's increasingly rare visits and the passage of time. This gothic tale explores the oppressive nature of societal expectations and the hidden secrets of a family, revealing the perils of conformity and the struggle for personal autonomy.