We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) is a chilling gothic tale from Shirley Jackson. The narrative centers on Merricat Blackwood and her family—living in isolation within their decaying New England estate, hiding dark secrets that threaten to unravel when a distant cousin arrives. This edition, featuring a new introduction by Jonathan Lethem, delves into the psychological suspense of a family’s decline into madness. First published by Penguin Classics on October 31, 2006, and spanning 160 pages, it is part of Penguin’s extensive series dedicated to preserving classic literature.