L'été des oranges amères

Fuller's use of the decaying estate and psychological tension really heightened the story's mood. I wonder what inspired her to explore these themes in this particular way.

There was a lot of atmospheric buildup, but I found myself wanting more movement. Is this a typical feature of Gothic fiction, or was it specific to this story?

The period details added a layer of eeriness and nostalgia. I’m curious whether Fuller based the setting on specific historical events or locations.