Charlotte's Story by Laura Benedict
Step back into Bliss House, the yellow-brick Virginia mansion with a disreputable, dangerous past, that even the sheen of 1950's domesticity cannot hide...
“A suspenseful, atmospheric follow-up to 2014’s Bliss HouseA satisfyingly creepy tale for a rainy night.” -- Publishers Weekly
“Benedict ups the ante in this suspenseful sequel to Bliss House. Dripping with Southern gothic atmosphere, this novel is for those who crave more like Elizabeth Lord's The Chandelier Ballroom and Brendan Duffy's House of Echoes.” -- Booklist (starred review)
“A skillfully rendered mixture of ghost story and mystery that draws on the spirits of du Maurier, Stephen King and — in its depiction of a tormented family — Joyce Carol Oates. Benedict’s fully realized characters are amplified by her affecting and insightful prose. Successfully melds the paranormal with the puzzle while whetting the reader’s appetite for a third harrowing visit to the manor.” -- Richmond Times-Dispatch
“True to its Southern Gothic roots, Charlotte’s Story is both frightening and revealing. Full of paranormal elements that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, and an ending that will both shock and horrify, Charlotte’s Story is not to be missed.” -- Historical Novels Review
“Bliss House is a rare accomplishment: a novel that works as a mystery, a ghost story, and a touching family drama. Thoughtful and compelling.” -- Jeff Abbot, NEW YORK TIMES besteelling author of INSIDE MAN
“Benedict ups the ante in this suspenseful sequel to Bliss House. Dripping with Southern gothic atmosphere, this novel is for those who crave more like Elizabeth Lord's The Chandelier Ballroom and Brendan Duffy's House of Echoes.” -- Booklist (starred review)
“A skillfully rendered mixture of ghost story and mystery that draws on the spirits of du Maurier, Stephen King and — in its depiction of a tormented family — Joyce Carol Oates. Benedict’s fully realized characters are amplified by her affecting and insightful prose. Successfully melds the paranormal with the puzzle while whetting the reader’s appetite for a third harrowing visit to the manor.” -- Richmond Times-Dispatch
“True to its Southern Gothic roots, Charlotte’s Story is both frightening and revealing. Full of paranormal elements that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, and an ending that will both shock and horrify, Charlotte’s Story is not to be missed.” -- Historical Novels Review
“Bliss House is a rare accomplishment: a novel that works as a mystery, a ghost story, and a touching family drama. Thoughtful and compelling.” -- Jeff Abbot, NEW YORK TIMES besteelling author of INSIDE MAN
Laura Benedict is the author of Charlotte's Story and Bliss House, the first two novels in the Bliss House trilogy, as well as several other novels of dark suspense. Her work has appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and numerous anthologies. She lives with her family in Southern Illinois. Visit laurabenedict.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781605988788 |
| ISBN 10 | 1605988782 |
| Title | Charlotte's Story |
| Author | Laura Benedict |
| Series | Bliss House Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pegasus Books |
| Year published | 2015-09-22 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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