About the book
\"A lushly written, dream-like modern gothic with as
many dark turns and twists as the Montebianco family tree has branches. Welcome
to the family.\" – Paul Tremblay, bestselling author of Survivor Song
After a DNA test reveals that Alberta “Bert” Monte
is the sole heir of a wealthy noble family in the Italian Alps, she leaves New
York to visit the family estate: Montebianco Castle, a centuries-old compound
isolated in the mountains. What appeared to be a fairy tale inheritance,
however, soon turns into a nightmare as Bert begins to uncover the dark legacy
of her family: the truth about the abandoned village at the base of the castle;
the whispers of stolen children; and the rumors of a legendary monster in the
mountains. As Bert unravels the truth, she learns that her true inheritance
lies not in a noble title or ancestral treasures, but in her very genes, and
now she must choose between preserving a secret centuries in the keeping or
abandoning it forever.
“Vivid and uncanny…makes the most of Trussoni’s signature
blend of science, myth, and mystery.” —Deborah Harkness, bestselling author of A Discovery
of Witches
\"Inventive
and entertaining.\" — People
“A
Gothic Extravaganza.” —Kirkus
Editions of Ancestor
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062912770
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062912794
Read an Excerpt
\"A lushly written, dream-like modern gothic with as
many dark turns and twists as the Montebianco family tree has branches. Welcome
to the family.\" – Paul Tremblay, bestselling author of Survivor Song
After a DNA test reveals that Alberta “Bert” Monte
is the sole heir of a wealthy noble family in the Italian Alps, she leaves New
York to visit the family estate: Montebianco Castle, a centuries-old compound
isolated in the mountains. What appeared to be a fairy tale inheritance,
however, soon turns into a nightmare as Bert begins to uncover the dark legacy
of her family: the truth about the abandoned village at the base of the castle;
the whispers of stolen children; and the rumors of a legendary monster in the
mountains. As Bert unravels the truth, she learns that her true inheritance
lies not in a noble title or ancestral treasures, but in her very genes, and
now she must choose between preserving a secret centuries in the keeping or
abandoning it forever.
“Vivid and uncanny…makes the most of Trussoni’s signature
blend of science, myth, and mystery.” —Deborah Harkness, bestselling author of A Discovery
of Witches
\"Inventive
and entertaining.\" — People
“A
Gothic Extravaganza.” —Kirkus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ancestor about?
\"A lushly written, dream-like modern gothic with as
many dark turns and twists as the Montebianco family tree has branches. Welcome
to the family.\" – Paul Tremblay, bestselling author of Survivor Song
After a DNA test reveals that Alberta “Bert” Monte
is the sole heir of a wealthy noble family in the Italian Alps, she leaves New
York to visit the family estate: Montebianco Castle, a centuries-old compound
isolated in the mountains. What appeared to be a fairy tale inheritance,
however, soon turns into a nightmare as Bert begins to uncover the dark legacy
of her family: the truth about the abandoned village at the base of the castle;
the whispers of stolen children; and the rumors of a legendary monster in the
mountains. As Bert unravels the truth, she learns that her true inheritance
lies not in a noble title or ancestral treasures, but in her very genes, and
now she must choose between preserving a secret centuries in the keeping or
abandoning it forever.
“Vivid and uncanny…makes the most of Trussoni’s signature
blend of science, myth, and mystery.” —Deborah Harkness, bestselling author of A Discovery
of Witches
\"Inventive
and entertaining.\" — People
“A
Gothic Extravaganza.” —Kirkus
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ancestor?
Fiction > Fiction / Literature / Comics / Graphic novels: special features > Short stories
Where can I read a sample of Ancestor?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062912770
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ancestor?
Danielle Trussoni
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ancestor is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062912770) and ebook(ISBN 9780062912794)
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