A great haunted house story!

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This was so good!! I love stories where the setting is almost a character in itself so as soon as I heard about the creepy house in this book, I knew I wanted to read it. And it didn’t disappoint! The Gothic atmosphere was perfect; I was hooked immediately and could barely put the book down. I would have devoured it in one sitting if time had allowed.

The author created a creeping sense of unease from start to finish that had me questioning everything. Seriously, everything that happens in this book is deliciously ambiguous. The author did a brilliant job of making sure I didn’t trust ANYONE and I loved trying to figure out if there was something supernatural going on or if there were simpler explanations for things. Mentions of the Jacobite rebellion had me so intrigued, as did so many other thematic elements. Honestly, my mind was working overtime!

While there were moments that felt a little repetitive, these didn’t bother me too much because I felt they added to the sense of uncertainty. Was Ailsa going mad? What was actually going on? I was kept in suspense the whole time and it was glorious.

This is definitely a slow-burning thriller but I wouldn’t let that put you off. There are some fantastically creepy moments interspersed throughout the story but also an insightful look at family and relationships. I particularly liked the inclusion of various possible scenarios regarding the disappearance of Ailsa’s father – I thought this was a unique and interesting touch.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good haunted house story!