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House of Shadows - A Gothic Tale of Love Betrayal and the Haunting Past - cover

House of Shadows - A Gothic Tale of Love Betrayal and the Haunting Past

Lila Hart

Publisher: Lila Hart

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A crumbling manor. A woman haunted by a past not her own. A love story tangled in betrayal, madness... and the whispers of the dead.When Claire Ashford inherits the mysterious Ashwick Manor—a sprawling estate she's never heard of—she believes it’s simply a stroke of strange fortune. But from the moment she arrives, the house begins to stir. Cold drafts, creaking floors, and a mirror that reflects what isn’t there. At the heart of it all is a long-dead woman named Lillian... and the ghostly secrets she left behind.Drawn to the enigmatic caretaker, Sebastian Thorne, Claire soon uncovers a tragic romance buried beneath layers of deceit. Each night brings dreams not her own—glimpses into a love that ended in silence and blood. As Claire and Sebastian grow closer, the house tightens its grip, determined to pull her into a fate eerily similar to Lillian’s.But some curses don’t just haunt... they possess.Can Claire unravel the mystery of Ashwick Manor before it consumes her—and the man she’s beginning to love?House of Shadows is a gothic romance full of dark secrets, forbidden love, and a heroine who must face the past to survive the present. Perfect for fans of Rebecca, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and Mexican Gothic.Unlock the manor. Uncover the past. And pray the house lets you leave.
Available since: 04/18/2025.

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