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Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin

A review by Eleanore G. Vance My first experience with Rosemary Woodhouse was the Roman Polanski film 17‐or -so years ago. Hubby and I lived in a wonderful old building in Downtown Indianapolis known locally as The Admiral; and it was here that a neighbor lady showed me the film. Later she would drop by her personal copy of the novella, complete with Joss Stone CD bookmark. It would take me 15 more years to get around to reading it, and I am so glad I did! Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse are newlyweds, looking for an apartment in the city. As Guy is an actor, a central location is essential. The same day that the couple signs a lease , they get a call from the Bramford. An apartment is suddenly vacant in the exclusive building with a sinister reputation.  They tour the apartment. Over the objections of Hutch, Rosemary's author friend, they take the apartment. After all, who cares about reputation when they are closer to the theaters for Guy, and Rosemary loves it so!... If only they h