A country doctor becomes obsessed with a crumbling post-war English manor house and its declining family -- and something in the house begins responding to his obsession.
Who This Is For
Best for readers who want to be immersed in a world: mood and setting as important as plot. The writing rewards attention without being demanding, a good balance of depth and readability. It takes its time, and that's the point. Patience is rewarded. Plot-first readers may find the pace too slow and the ambiguity too deliberate.
Best Read When
Best read when you're in the mood for something atmospheric and mysterious, and a read that's slow and deeply immersive.
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