The Inhabitants
Beth Castrodale
After a run of misfortune, portrait artist Nilda Ricci could use a stroke of luck. She seems to get just that when she inherits a shadowy Victorian, designed by an architect whose works were said to influence the mind— supposedly, in beneficial ways. At first, Nilda' s new home delivers multiple gifts, including the unexpected appearance of a housekeeper who' d helped maintain the home for years. Also, Nilda finds herself falling for a handsome neighbor, a chemist whose herbal tonics boost her creativity to new heights. But as Nilda seeks revenge-by-painting against a contempt-worthy portrait subject, she begins having strange experiences in the house, making her wonder whether the place is haunted or whether its architect' s intentions were less than benevolent. She also begins to suspect that her neighbor, and his gifts of tonics, aren' t what they seem. All along, the housekeeper seems to be looking out for Nilda. But in time she reveals needs of her own, which may prove more...
Năm:
2024
Nhà xuát bản:
Regal House Publishing
Ngôn ngữ:
english
File:
EPUB, 1.16 MB
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english, 2024