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I absolutely loved the eerie atmosphere and steadily building tension. It gave me strong The Haunting of Hill House vibes, especially since we experience everything through the protagonist’s perspective and are left wondering just how reliable she really is. The quirky characters and unusual situations also brought J. B. Priestley’s Benighted to mind. I’m looking forward to reading more by Ethel Lina White!

“Helen went down to the kitchen, by the back way—a spiral of steep steps, broken up into flights at each floor, by a small landing, where a door connected it with the main staircase.”

“There's something wrong about this house, tonight.”

The atmosphere! The tension intensifies with each chapter. Best read at night. In the dark. If only it were storming outside like in the book!

“Helen thrilled to the intangible hint of danger. It seemed to be everywhere—floating in the air—inside the house, as well as outside in the dark, tree–dripping valley.”