by John Boyne
First published 2013
1867. Eliza Caine arrives at Gaudlin Hall in Norfolk to take up her position as governess. Greeted only by the two children in her care, Isabella and Eustace, she soon faces a series of disturbing incidents that threaten her life. The children appear to live alone, with no parents or adults present. As Eliza digs into the hall's secrets, she must confront the malign presence haunting its walls to save herself and the children. At her core, Eliza is a resilient, compassionate woman determined to protect her young charges.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, horror, supernatural, 19th-century, gothic
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: gothic, supernatural-mystery
Setting: East Anglia, England, Norfolk
Period: 19th Century
304 pages · Paperback · Other Press