House of Shades - Dillsworth Lianne - książka

Opis

Some mysteries are better kept hidden... Set in 1833 London, this gothic tale boasts a captivating atmosphere and a resilient heroine at its core. Doctress Hester Reeves is presented with a potentially transformative opportunity, though it demands a sacrifice. She must part from her husband and their charming canal-side residence in Kings Cross to take up residence at Tall Trees, an ominous and shadowy estate located in Fitzrovia. Her mission is to restore the ailing health of its proprietor, Gervaise Cherville, in exchange for a lucrative reward that promises to fulfill her wildest aspirations. However, upon her arrival, Hester soon realizes that her undertaking is far more complex than anticipated. She is tasked with unearthing long-buried secrets, one of which will alter the course of her life irreversibly.