Synopsis

Caroline Verlaine is thrust into a chilling mystery when her sister, Roma, inexplicably vanishes. Driven by a desperate need for answers, Caroline follows Roma's last known trail to the foreboding Stacy family estate, nestled precariously off the Dover coast. This isolated manor, steeped in a deadly past and surrounded by treacherous quicksands, becomes the backdrop for Caroline's perilous quest. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a web of dark secrets held by every inhabitant, most notably the enigmatic and alluring heir, Napier Stacy. The estate's unsettling atmosphere and the veiled motives of its residents threaten Caroline at every turn, mirroring the ground's own instability. She soon realizes that unraveling the truth behind her sister's disappearance could lead her not to salvation, but to sharing Roma's grim fate, as the line between rescuer and victim blurs in a world filled with psychological suspense and gothic intrigue.

Critical Reception

"Praised by readers as a compelling five-star historical romance, mystery, and psychological thriller, 'The Shivering Sands' is often cited as Victoria Holt's most suspenseful and best work, drawing comparisons to classics like 'Rebecca'."

Metadata

ISBN:9781402277504
Pages:401
Age Rating:16+

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