The Shadow Key: A gripping gothic historical mystery set in eighteenth-century Wales - Couverture souple

Stokes-Chapman, Susan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1529931401 ISBN 13 : 9781529931402

Editeur : Vintage, 2025

Synopsis

Disgraced London doctor Henry Talbot arrives in a remote Welsh village and discovers both a suspicious death and a house full of secrets.

Henry has been forced to take an unappealing position as a village doctor in Penhelyg where belief in myth and magic is rife. The villagers mistrust him, and the mysterious death of his predecessor troubles him deeply.

Linette Tresilian, sharp, guarded and difficult to read, knows more than she first admits. As Henry and Linette begin to investigate, they discover that the village’s mysteries could be even darker than they suspected.

From the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of Pandora, The Shadow Key is a gothic historical mystery rich with Welsh folklore, secret societies, an eerie country house and a dark inheritance. It is perfect for readers looking for atmospheric historical fiction with slow-burn suspense and deeply buried family secrets.

‘A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of magic and mythology’ Rosie Andrews
‘An alluring, immersive Gothic mystery’ Jennifer Saint
'A haunting, transporting mystery…kept me completely enthralled' Elodie Harper
‘I was gripped… the story was so dark and clever’ Stacey Thomas

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Susan Stokes-Chapman was born in 1985 and grew up in the historic Georgian city of Lichfield, Staffordshire. She studied for four years at Aberystwyth University, graduating with a BA in Education & English Literature and an MA in Creative Writing. Her debut novel, Pandora, was shortlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction prize 2020 and the Glass Bell Award and became an instant Sunday Times number-one bestseller. Her most recent novel is the gothic mystery, The Shadow Key.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

There's something devilish going on in the village of Penhelyg. Will the shadow key unlock its secrets?

After a grave mistake, Henry Talbot has been forced to take a position as a village doctor in remote Wales where he can't speak the language and belief in myth and magic is rife. When Henry discovers his predecessor died in mysterious circumstances, and notices an arcane symbol appearing in odd places, he sets out to find answers.

At first, the unconventional lady of the manor, Linette Tresilian, is vexingly unhelpful with Henry's investigations. But Linette has suspicions of her own about what's happened in the village and, together, their quest will bind their destinies in ways neither thought possible.

Reviews:

'A simmering, splendid novel' - Jennifer Saint

'A haunting, transporting mystery… kept me completely enthralled' - Elodie Harper

'I was gripped… the story was so dark and clever' - Stacey Thomas

'Wonderful... an intricate plot, beautiful writing, and a clever exploration of evil. If you like my books, then you'll love [this]' - Laura Shepherd-Robinson

'A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of arcane magic and Welsh mythology' - Rosie Andrews

'A tale of chilling suspense, occult secrets and cunning folklore that delicately captures that entanglement of the Welsh landscape and the myths that inhabit it' - Cari Williams

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Vintage
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1529931401
• ISBN 13: 9781529931402
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 464
• Coordonnées du fabricant: EDITIONS GALLIMARD; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8.; Assago Milano; 20090; Italie