First published 2009
When American twins Julia and Valentina inherit their reclusive aunt's London flat, they're drawn into a web of secrets and obsessions. Their aunt's ex-lover, a compulsive crossword setter, lurks below, while an unseen presence lingers in the apartment. As the girls navigate this eerie inheritance, they must confront the ghosts of the past and the fragile ties that bind their own family.
Genres: literary-fiction, mystery, supernatural, contemporary, gothic, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, ghosts, unreliable-narrator
Setting: London (England)
256 pages · Perfect Paperback · Heritage Books, Inc