Synopsis

Haunted by an unspoken past and a mother who died under mysterious circumstances, governess Camilla King receives a startling summons from her estranged and immensely wealthy grandfather, Orrin Judd. Lured by whispers of a substantial inheritance and a burning curiosity about her origins, Camilla journeys to Thunder Heights, the crumbling, formidable mansion overlooking the Hudson River. What awaits her is a chilling family portrait: a tyrannical patriarch, two reclusive aunts consumed by an unspeakable sorrow, a cunning and parasitic relative, and a cold, suspicious aide. As Camilla tries to unravel the truth about her family and the fate of her mother, a series of sinister 'accidents' begin to plague her, mirroring the very dangers her mother faced years ago. Thunder Heights transforms from a potential sanctuary into a gilded cage, forcing Camilla to confront whether she is a pawn in a deadly game, destined to repeat the tragic history of the women before her. She must uncover the dark secrets of the Judd family before the mansion claims her too.

Critical Reception

"Phyllis A. Whitney's 'Thunder Heights' stands as a quintessential example of American Gothic literature, solidifying her reputation as the 'Grand Master of her craft' with its intricate plot and atmospheric tension."

Metadata

ISBN:9781504047258
Pages:238
Age Rating:16+

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