This English author's historical novel is my best horror read of this year and of the past few years. Destined to become a classic, the story revolves around an English manor house which has seen better days. The family who own it has as well and find comfort in the good care and interest of a young doctor (the son of a former servant) who has returned to the area. There are scenes that cause genuine fright, interspersed with longer descriptions of 'normal' life that lull you into a false sense of security.
And just when you think you have this one figured out, the turns begin until the last page. You will want to pick this one up again just to find the pieces of the puzzle you missed the first time.
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