Palace of Shadows
12 October 2023
Imprint: Mantle
Synopsis
From the brain behind the upcoming Amazon Prime series, Haven, starring Sophie Turner.
'Chillingly gothic' – The Guardian, Best Crime and Thrillers of the Year
Inspired by the haunting true story of the Winchester Mystery House, Palace of Shadows is a hair-raising gothic thriller from the prize-winning author of the City Blues Quartet, Ray Celestin.
1899. The desolate Smugglers’ Coast of North Yorkshire...
Details
12 October 2023
336 pages
9781035019090
Imprint: Mantle
Reviews
Set in the late 19th century, [Ray Celestin] takes the true story of American weapons heiress Sarah Winchester’s San Jose mansion and transports it to Yorkshire, with chillingly gothic resultsThe Guardian
A beguiling standalone historical thriller . . . Its jaw-dropping finale will leave readers reeling. An absolute triumphSunday Express
I loved Palace of Shadows . . . set on the Yorkshire moors in the late 19th century. Based on a true story, a labyrinth of timelines populated by vividly written characters offers a darkly entertaining plotLaura Shepherd-Robinson, bestselling author of The Square of Sevens
I could see elements of Wilkie Collins, Bram Stoker and even Lewis Carroll in this gloriously bonkers novel . . . a hugely entertaining slice of Gothic fantasyAndrew Taylor, bestselling author of The Shadows of London