Kerfol

A tale where the past refuses to remain past, and silence becomes its own kind of testimony.

In Kerfol, Edith Wharton crafts a restrained yet haunting narrative that blends psychological subtlety with Gothic atmosphere. Set in rural Brittany, the story unfolds around an abandoned house marked by a history of unexplained violence and lingering unease.

A visitor to the estate learns of its former inhabitants and the tragic events that once took place there, where a man was found dead under mysterious circumstances. The only witnesses, seemingly, are a group of dogs that now inhabit the ruined property, their presence tied to the memory of what occurred. As the story moves between present observation and reconstructed past, the boundary between explanation and mystery remains deliberately uncertain, shaped by fragments of testimony and interpretation.

Wharton’s narrative avoids sensationalism, instead building its effect through restraint, atmosphere, and implication. Kerfol endures as a quiet but powerful exploration of memory, guilt, and the ways in which unresolved events can persist within physical spaces.

This Carlini Classics edition presents the complete, unabridged text in a beautifully designed format made to last.

• A Gothic-inflected exploration of memory and mystery
• A psychologically subtle study of guilt and interpretation
• A timeless reflection on place, history, and lingering presence

Available in multiple formats:

• Paperback & Hardcover: Beautifully designed print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text made to last.

• Ebook: DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.

• Audiobook: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, available on all major audiobook platforms.

Elegantly produced and enduring in form, this edition preserves Wharton’s atmospheric storytelling in a volume designed for lasting contemplation.

About the author

Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer, renowned for her sharp social commentary and penetrating exploration of human relationships. Best known for classics like The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth, she captured the constraints and complexities of Gilded Age society with wit, elegance, and psychological depth. A trailblazer in literature, Wharton remains one of the most celebrated voices in American fiction.