The Deadly Hours

by Susanna Kearsley

First published 2020

A gold watch carries death from owner to owner across three centuries. In 1733 Italy, the timepiece begins its bloody journey. By 1831 Edinburgh, it continues spreading misfortune. The watch arrives in 1870 London, where it triggers a series of brutal murders. Decades later, it fuels a deadly revenge plot. Each owner falls victim to the curse that binds the precious timepiece. The watch moves through time, leaving destruction in its wake. Four interconnected stories follow different characters whose fates become entangled with this cursed object. One young woman finally gets the chance to end the cycle of violence. She must find a way to break the curse and destroy the watch forever. The stories span continents and generations, showing how one object can shape multiple lives across history.

Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, thriller, 21st-century, 19th-century

Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful

Tropes: interconnected-stories, supernatural-mystery

Setting: Edinburgh, Italy, London

Period: 1733, 1831, 1870

Audio CD · Dreamscape Media Llc

Content warnings: violence

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