I want to welcome Beth Castrodale to Books R Us. Beth is the author of The Inhabitants. The novel will be available on Sept 10th. Thanks for stopping by.
About the Book:
After a run of misfortune, portrait artist Nilda Ricci could use a
stroke of luck. She seems to get just that when she inherits a shadowy
Victorian, designed by an architect whose works were said to influence
the mind— supposedly, in beneficial ways. At first, Nilda’ s new home
delivers multiple gifts, including the unexpected appearance of a
housekeeper who’ d helped maintain the home for years. Also, Nilda finds
herself falling for a handsome neighbor, a chemist whose herbal tonics
boost her creativity to new heights. But as Nilda seeks
revenge-by-painting against a contempt-worthy portrait subject, she
begins having strange experiences in the house, making her wonder
whether the place is haunted or whether its architect’ s intentions were
less than benevolent. She also begins to suspect that her neighbor, and
his gifts of tonics, aren’ t what they seem. All along, the housekeeper
seems to be looking out for Nilda. But in time she reveals needs of her
own, which may prove more powerful than anything in the house … or
beyond it.
My Thoughts:
I loved this novel and even stayed up late to finish it. The story revolves around the main character, Nilda, and her daughter who inherit a Victorian house with unique architecture and a dark history. As the plot develops, Nilda starts to notice strange occurrences within the home. Her unease grows when she finds eerie models of the house, and her daughter, Sydney, begins talking to an imaginary friend named Alex. Each character plays a crucial role in the story-line, adding to the sense of anticipation. I don't want to give away any spoilers, so I highly recommend getting a copy and experiencing the book for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
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Books by the Author:
Gold River- Get your free copy here
Disclaimer: The author gave me a free ARC of the book for my honest review and I was not compensated for my review.
