Harriet Westaway, a struggling tarot reader in Brighton, receives a letter claiming she has inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother in Cornwall. Though Harriet knows her own grandparents died years ago, her financial desperation drives her to attend the funeral and claim the estate. She arrives at the decaying Treathen House, where she meets the cold Westaway brothers and a menacing housekeeper. Through her skills in cold reading and deception, Harriet attempts to solidify her fraudulent claim while uncovering dark secrets about her mother’s past and a long-hidden family disappearance.
Fans of classic gothic mysteries and psychological suspense read this for the atmospheric tension of a remote English manor. It suits those who appreciate intricate plotting centered on inheritance disputes and identity theft. Readers gain a detailed look at the mechanics of tarot reading as a tool for manipulation. The story provides a resolution to a multi-generational puzzle, rewarding those who follow subtle clues regarding family lineage and hidden motivations. It offers a grounded perspective on how poverty can force ordinary people into dangerous criminal risks.
Practical and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
