Mexican
Gothic
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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An
isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite
drawn to expose their treacherous secrets. . . .
From
the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow comes “a terrifying twist on classic
gothic horror” (Kirkus Reviews) set in glamorous 1950s Mexico—“fans of classic
novels like Jane Eyre and Rebecca are in for a suspenseful treat” (PopSugar).
After receiving a frantic
letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a
mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the
Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find—her cousin’s husband, a
handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the
region.
Noemí is also an unlikely
rescuer: She’s a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red
lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she’s
also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of
her cousin’s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father,
the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the
house itself, which begins to invade Noemi’s dreams with visions of blood and
doom.
Her only ally in this
inhospitable abode is the family’s youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to
want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family’s
past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family’s
once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as
Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.
And Noemí, mesmerized by the
terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to
ever leave this enigmatic house behind.
“A shiver-inducing tale combining touches of Northanger Abbey with bits
of the Gormenghast trilogy . . . to create a fascinating atmosphere of dark
dreams and intrigue.”—Booklist
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