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Experience a gripping tale of identity and suspense with 'The Chocolate Cobweb.' This psychological thriller unravels the life of Amanda Garth, who unknowingly lived under a veil of family secrets for twenty-three years. Born amidst a near-disastrous mix-up, she was temporarily handed to the affluent Garrison family, a twist of fate that would later resurface when her aunt unwittingly reveals the truth. With a strong desire to uncover her true origins, Amanda's journey leads her to the wealthy Garrison clan, where she confronts a web of deception and unexpected realities. Prepare for a thrilling ride that mixes intense family drama with heart-pounding suspense. With a narrative that explores the complexities of familial bonds and personal identity, 'The Chocolate Cobweb' captivates readers and keeps them on the edge of their seats. The book, published by W.W. Norton & Company and adapted into a film by Claude Chabrol, offers timeless intrigue that resonates even today. Dive into this masterful work where art and truth collide dangerously, and discover why critics hail it as the 'mistress of day-lit terror.' Your copy of this BRAND NEW edition (ISBN: 9781613161678) is just a click away, and remember: shipping for this item is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
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: 9781613161678
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Description:
When Amanda Garth was born, a nearly-disastrous mix-up caused the hospital to briefly hand her over to the prestigious Garrison family instead of to her birth parents. The error was quickly fixed, Amanda was never told, and the secret was forgotten for twenty-three years . . . until her aunt thoughtlessly revealed it in casual conversation.
But what if the initial switch never actually occurred, and what if the real accident was Amanda's being śreturnedť to the wrong parents? After all, her artistic proclivities are far more aligned with painter Tobias, patriarch of the wealthy Garrison clan, than with the uncreative duo that raised her. Determined to discover her true identity within her aunt's bizarre anecdote, Amanda calls on her almost-family, only to discover that the fantasy life she imagines is not at all like their reality. Instead, she encounters a web of lies and suspicions that ensnares her almost immediately, and, over a murky cup of hot chocolate, realizes something deadly lurks just beneath the surface. . . .
Mixing tense family drama with edge-of-your-seat psychological suspense, The Chocolate Cobweb finds the śmistress of day-lit terrorť at the top of her game (New York Times). The book, adapted to film by Claude Chabrol in 2006, remains as fresh today as it was when Armstrong wrote it over seventy years ago.
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: 9781613161678
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Description:
When Amanda Garth was born, a nearly-disastrous mix-up caused the hospital to briefly hand her over to the prestigious Garrison family instead of to her birth parents. The error was quickly fixed, Amanda was never told, and the secret was forgotten for twenty-three years . . . until her aunt thoughtlessly revealed it in casual conversation.
But what if the initial switch never actually occurred, and what if the real accident was Amanda's being śreturnedť to the wrong parents? After all, her artistic proclivities are far more aligned with painter Tobias, patriarch of the wealthy Garrison clan, than with the uncreative duo that raised her. Determined to discover her true identity within her aunt's bizarre anecdote, Amanda calls on her almost-family, only to discover that the fantasy life she imagines is not at all like their reality. Instead, she encounters a web of lies and suspicions that ensnares her almost immediately, and, over a murky cup of hot chocolate, realizes something deadly lurks just beneath the surface. . . .
Mixing tense family drama with edge-of-your-seat psychological suspense, The Chocolate Cobweb finds the śmistress of day-lit terrorť at the top of her game (New York Times). The book, adapted to film by Claude Chabrol in 2006, remains as fresh today as it was when Armstrong wrote it over seventy years ago.