Sinew and Bone - Tamar, Gitte

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Résumé :
Immerse yourself in the intricate tapestry of 17th-century London, a city teeming with sinister secrets and an insatiable desire for eternal youth. On the eve of her twentieth birthday, Genevieve is taken aback by a shocking revelation: her parents have arranged a marriage for her. However, there's a twist - they insist she pretends to be three years younger, fearing that she may not attract the most affluent suitors now that she's past her teens. Initially hesitant to resort to deception for her future, Genevieve becomes enchanted by the charisma and charm of Hugh McKinley, her soon-to-be husband, and agrees to her parents' demand to maintain his interest. As she steps through the doors of the McKinley Estate for the first time, the young headmistress is filled with excitement, marveling at the breathtaking beauty of her new surroundings. However, as Genevieve settles into her new life, she notices disturbing occurrences within the mansion's chilly corridors. As she delves deeper into her quest for the truth, the once majestic manor swiftly transforms into a realm of terror, where unimaginable horrors beyond her darkest nightmares are brought to light. This gripping psychological horror invites readers on a thrilling journey into the secretive world of high society....

Sommaire:
Immerse yourself in the intricate tapestry of 17th-century London, a city teeming with sinister secrets and an insatiable desire for eternal youth. On the eve of her twentieth birthday, Genevieve is taken aback by a shocking revelation: her parents have arranged a marriage for her. However, there's a twist - they insist she pretends to be three years younger, fearing that she may not attract the most affluent suitors now that she's past her teens. Initially hesitant to resort to deception for her future, Genevieve becomes enchanted by the charisma and charm of Hugh McKinley, her soon-to-be husband, and agrees to her parents' demand to maintain his interest. As she steps through the doors of the McKinley Estate for the first time, the young headmistress is filled with excitement, marveling at the breathtaking beauty of her new surroundings. However, as Genevieve settles into her new life, she notices disturbing occurrences within the mansion's chilly corridors. As she delves deeper into her quest for the truth, the once majestic manor swiftly transforms into a realm of terror, where unimaginable horrors beyond her darkest nightmares are brought to light. This gripping psychological horror invites readers on a thrilling journey into the secretive world of high society....