

Cassandra Darke
Book • 1999
Cassandra Darke is a graphic novel by Posy Simmonds, offering a contemporary take on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
The story centers on Cassandra Darke, a wealthy and misanthropic art dealer in London.
As Christmas approaches, she is haunted by the consequences of her past actions.
Simmonds uses detailed illustrations and sharp prose to explore themes of redemption, social isolation, and the impact of financial greed.
The novel combines elements of social satire with a touch of the supernatural, characteristic of Dickens' original work.
The story centers on Cassandra Darke, a wealthy and misanthropic art dealer in London.
As Christmas approaches, she is haunted by the consequences of her past actions.
Simmonds uses detailed illustrations and sharp prose to explore themes of redemption, social isolation, and the impact of financial greed.
The novel combines elements of social satire with a touch of the supernatural, characteristic of Dickens' original work.
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