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Experience an exhilarating journey into the shadows with Ray Celestin's 'Palace of Shadows,' a spellbinding historical novel that echoes the depth of popular titles like 'The Essex Serpent' and 'Piranesi.' Immerse yourself in the story of Samuel Etherstone, an artist struggling to find his place in a world that has turned its back on his unique vision. Set against the striking backdrop of the desolate Smugglers' Coast of North Yorkshire, this captivating Gothic tale weaves together themes of madness, obsession, and otherworldly occurrences surrounding the mysterious Chesterfield House. As Etherstone confronts chilling legends of ghostly spirits and the tragic fate of the original architect, Francisco Varano, he discovers a world where art, madness, and history collide. Perfect for fans of atmospheric stories steeped in historical intrigue, 'Palace of Shadows' sheds light on both the beauty and terror that lie within our darkest fears. Each page pulls you deeper into a narrative rich with suspense, making this gift-worthy read a must-have for your collection. Don't miss your chance to own this brand new edition, published by Pan Macmillan UK, set to release in 2024. Order now to enjoy free shipping, but remember, delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Note: Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781035019076
Year: 2024
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
An outstanding historical novel for fans of The Essex Serpent and Piranesi, Ray Celestin's Palace of Shadows can lay claim to having at its centre the most Gothic House of them all . . . "I’m not asking you to build something impossible. I’m asking you to build something that contains all the strangeness and confusion that you can muster." Samuel Etherstone, a penniless artist, is adrift in London. His disturbing art is shunned by patrons and critics alike, his friend Oscar Wilde is now an exile living in Paris, and a personal tragedy has taken its toll. So when he is contacted by a mysterious heiress, Mrs Chesterfield, and asked to work on a commission for the house she is building on the desolate Smugglers' Coast of North Yorkshire, he accepts the offer. Staying overnight in the local village pub, Samuel is warned not to spend too much time there. He is told of the fate of the house's original architect, Francisco Varano, chilling tales of folk driven mad by the house, of it being built on haunted land where young girls have vanished, their ghosts now calling others to their deaths... It is only on arrival at the Chesterfield house that he learns the sinister details of Varano's disappearance. And yet its owner keeps adding wing upon wing, and no one will tell him the reason behind her chilling obsession . . . But as Samuel delves deeper into the mysteries that swirl about the house, the nature of the project becomes terrifyingly clear.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781035019076
Year: 2024
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
An outstanding historical novel for fans of The Essex Serpent and Piranesi, Ray Celestin's Palace of Shadows can lay claim to having at its centre the most Gothic House of them all . . . "I’m not asking you to build something impossible. I’m asking you to build something that contains all the strangeness and confusion that you can muster." Samuel Etherstone, a penniless artist, is adrift in London. His disturbing art is shunned by patrons and critics alike, his friend Oscar Wilde is now an exile living in Paris, and a personal tragedy has taken its toll. So when he is contacted by a mysterious heiress, Mrs Chesterfield, and asked to work on a commission for the house she is building on the desolate Smugglers' Coast of North Yorkshire, he accepts the offer. Staying overnight in the local village pub, Samuel is warned not to spend too much time there. He is told of the fate of the house's original architect, Francisco Varano, chilling tales of folk driven mad by the house, of it being built on haunted land where young girls have vanished, their ghosts now calling others to their deaths... It is only on arrival at the Chesterfield house that he learns the sinister details of Varano's disappearance. And yet its owner keeps adding wing upon wing, and no one will tell him the reason behind her chilling obsession . . . But as Samuel delves deeper into the mysteries that swirl about the house, the nature of the project becomes terrifyingly clear.