About the book
Some secrets are best left in the dark... A gothic mystery with an immersive setting and strong heroine at its heart
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London, 1833
Doctress Hester Reeves has been offered a life-changing commission.
But it comes at a price. She must leave behind her husband and their canal-side home in Kings Cross and move to Tall Trees – a dark and foreboding house in Fitzrovia.
If Hester can cure the ailing health of its owner, Gervaise Cherville, she will receive payment that will bring her everything she could dream of.
But on arriving at Tall Trees, Hester quickly discovers that an even bigger task awaits her. Now she must unearth secrets that have lain hidden for decades – including one that will leave Hester’s own life forever changed…
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Praise for House of Shades:
'A wonderful, gothic mystery with the most engaging heroine in Hester Reeves. . . Lianne Dillsworth has woven a complex, moving story, asking questions which still resonate deeply today’ Elodie Harper
'Intensely moving, compulsively readable and beautifully written. Hester is a wonderful protagonist. I thoroughly enjoyed it' Rosie Andrews
'Gripping, heart-breaking and brilliantly told. Hester Reeves is fresh and relatable – I felt every twist and turn of her story and was rooting for her from the get-go' Lucy Barker
'I loved this original and compelling tale of intrigue, quest and retribution... one not to be missed' Mary Chamberlain
‘A gripping Gothic tale that weaves a page-turning plot together with blazing social commentary and a protagonist, Hester, who leaps off the page' Louise Hare
'A cracking read and a deft (and timely) unpicking of complex questions around atonement and accountability. Wildly refreshing and full of heart' Hester Musson
Praise for Lianne Dillsworth:
'A fascinating, empowering story of a young woman's search for identity and justice in Victorian London' Jenifer Saint
'Dillsworth is a class act' Woman & Home
'Highly recommended for anyone who loves mystery, drama and Victorian London' Louise Hare
'Memorable' Sunday Times
Editions of House of Shades
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781529152159
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529160604
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529152173
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781529931969
Read an Excerpt
Some secrets are best left in the dark... A gothic mystery with an immersive setting and strong heroine at its heart
_________________
London, 1833
Doctress Hester Reeves has been offered a life-changing commission.
But it comes at a price. She must leave behind her husband and their canal-side home in Kings Cross and move to Tall Trees – a dark and foreboding house in Fitzrovia.
If Hester can cure the ailing health of its owner, Gervaise Cherville, she will receive payment that will bring her everything she could dream of.
But on arriving at Tall Trees, Hester quickly discovers that an even bigger task awaits her. Now she must unearth secrets that have lain hidden for decades – including one that will leave Hester’s own life forever changed…
___________________________
Praise for House of Shades:
'A wonderful, gothic mystery with the most engaging heroine in Hester Reeves. . . Lianne Dillsworth has woven a complex, moving story, asking questions which still resonate deeply today’ Elodie Harper
'Intensely moving, compulsively readable and beautifully written. Hester is a wonderful protagonist. I thoroughly enjoyed it' Rosie Andrews
'Gripping, heart-breaking and brilliantly told. Hester Reeves is fresh and relatable – I felt every twist and turn of her story and was rooting for her from the get-go' Lucy Barker
'I loved this original and compelling tale of intrigue, quest and retribution... one not to be missed' Mary Chamberlain
‘A gripping Gothic tale that weaves a page-turning plot together with blazing social commentary and a protagonist, Hester, who leaps off the page' Louise Hare
'A cracking read and a deft (and timely) unpicking of complex questions around atonement and accountability. Wildly refreshing and full of heart' Hester Musson
Praise for Lianne Dillsworth:
'A fascinating, empowering story of a young woman's search for identity and justice in Victorian London' Jenifer Saint
'Dillsworth is a class act' Woman & Home
'Highly recommended for anyone who loves mystery, drama and Victorian London' Louise Hare
'Memorable' Sunday Times
Frequently Asked Questions
What is House of Shades about?
Some secrets are best left in the dark... A gothic mystery with an immersive setting and strong heroine at its heart
_________________
London, 1833
Doctress Hester Reeves has been offered a life-changing commission.
But it comes at a price. She must leave behind her husband and their canal-side home in Kings Cross and move to Tall Trees – a dark and foreboding house in Fitzrovia.
If Hester can cure the ailing health of its owner, Gervaise Cherville, she will receive payment that will bring her everything she could dream of.
But on arriving at Tall Trees, Hester quickly discovers that an even bigger task awaits her. Now she must unearth secrets that have lain hidden for decades – including one that will leave Hester’s own life forever changed…
___________________________
Praise for House of Shades:
'A wonderful, gothic mystery with the most engaging heroine in Hester Reeves. . . Lianne Dillsworth has woven a complex, moving story, asking questions which still resonate deeply today’ Elodie Harper
'Intensely moving, compulsively readable and beautifully written. Hester is a wonderful protagonist. I thoroughly enjoyed it' Rosie Andrews
'Gripping, heart-breaking and brilliantly told. Hester Reeves is fresh and relatable – I felt every twist and turn of her story and was rooting for her from the get-go' Lucy Barker
'I loved this original and compelling tale of intrigue, quest and retribution... one not to be missed' Mary Chamberlain
‘A gripping Gothic tale that weaves a page-turning plot together with blazing social commentary and a protagonist, Hester, who leaps off the page' Louise Hare
'A cracking read and a deft (and timely) unpicking of complex questions around atonement and accountability. Wildly refreshing and full of heart' Hester Musson
Praise for Lianne Dillsworth:
'A fascinating, empowering story of a young woman's search for identity and justice in Victorian London' Jenifer Saint
'Dillsworth is a class act' Woman & Home
'Highly recommended for anyone who loves mystery, drama and Victorian London' Louise Hare
'Memorable' Sunday Times
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in House of Shades?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of House of Shades?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529152159
Who is/are the Author/s of the book House of Shades?
Lianne Dillsworth
Who is the Publisher of the book House of Shades?
Cornerstone
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
House of Shades is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781529152159) and paperback(ISBN 9781529160604) and ebook(ISBN 9781529152173) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529931969)
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