“A modern day Rebecca, mixed with a suspense-filled Gothic novel and served up with generous helpings of wit—a real treat.”—Associated Press

“Lock the doors, draw the curtains and hunker down. This is one scary read from an author perfectly capable of raising goose bumps even in summer months.”—Kirkus Reviews

“British author Mackesy defty juggles two realites—the natural and the supernatural—in her debut mystery….spare, taut and robust as haiku.”—Publishers Weekly

“Mackesy deals with issues of class and money as she skillfully shifts the narrative between the 1940s and the present, doing a masterful job of ratcheting up the sense of danger….Fine suspense from a first novelist; Mackesy is a writer to watch.”—Booklist