The Secret History by Donna Tartt
A group of Classics students at an elite college become embroiled in a murder mystery.
Summary
The Secret History is a novel by Donna Tartt, published in 1992. It tells the story of a small group of Classics students at an elite college in Vermont who become embroiled in a murder mystery. The novel follows the narrator, Richard Papen, as he becomes increasingly involved in the lives of his fellow students and the secrets they keep.
Interpretation
The Secret History is a novel about the power of secrets and the consequences of keeping them. It is a story of loyalty and betrayal, of friendship and rivalry, and of the lengths people will go to protect the secrets they hold dear.
Who is this book for?
The Secret History is a novel for adults, particularly those who enjoy literary fiction and mystery stories.
Keywords
Mystery, Literary, Fiction, College, Secrets