Description
Discover the spellbinding world of 'Tripping Arcadia,' a modern gothic thriller that intricately weaves themes of family legacy and the consequences of ambition into a captivating narrative. Debut author Kit Mayquist draws inspiration from classics like The Great Gatsby to deliver a story rich in atmosphere, secrets, and the hidden darkness lurking beneath opulent surfaces. Set against the backdrop of Boston’s elite social scene, the novel follows Lena, a med school dropout who takes a desperate job with the enigmatic Verdeau family. Tasked with assisting the family doctor and caring for the troubled heir, Jonathan, Lena finds herself immersed in a life filled with lavish parties and dark family secrets. As she uncovers the complex web of lies, Lena's quest for revenge against the patriarch who ruined her family becomes her primary focus. This gripping tale will resonate with fans of Mexican Gothic, capturing the tension of unfulfilled dreams and the lengths we go to for payback. Whether a lover of gothic fiction or a seeker of family sagas, this book offers a thrilling read with themes of power, sacrifice, and redemption. Get your copy of 'Tripping Arcadia' today in brand new condition, available in a UK trade paperback format, published by Penguin Group USA in 2023. Order now for prompt delivery across New Zealand!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780593185223
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Description:
From debut author Kit Mayquist, a propulsive and atmospheric modern gothic with all the splendor of The Great Gatsby . . . and all the secrets, lies, and darkness that opulence can hide
Med school dropout Lena is desperate for a job, any job, to help her parents, who are approaching bankruptcy after her father was injured and laid off nearly simultaneously. So when she is offered a position, against all odds, working for one of Boston's most elite families, the illustrious and secretive Verdeaus, she knows she must accept-no matter how bizarre the interview or how vague the job description.
By day, she is assistant to the family doctor and his charge, Jonathan, the sickly, poetic, drunken heir to the family empire, who is as difficult as his illness is mysterious. By night, Lena discovers the more sinister side of the family, as she works overtime at their lavish parties, helping to hide their self-destructive tendencies . . . and trying not to fall for Jonathan's alluring sister, Audrey.But when she stumbles upon the knowledge that the Verdeau patriarch is the one responsible for the ruin of her own family, Lena vows to get revenge-a poison-filled quest that leads her further into this hedonistic world than she ever bargained for, forcing her to decide how much, and whom, she's willing to sacrifice for payback.
The perfect next read for fans of Mexican Gothic, Tripping Arcadia is a page-turning and shocking tale with an unforgettable protagonist that explores family legacy and inheritance, the sacrifices we must make to get by in today's world, and the intoxicating, dangerous powe
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780593185223
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Description:
From debut author Kit Mayquist, a propulsive and atmospheric modern gothic with all the splendor of The Great Gatsby . . . and all the secrets, lies, and darkness that opulence can hide
Med school dropout Lena is desperate for a job, any job, to help her parents, who are approaching bankruptcy after her father was injured and laid off nearly simultaneously. So when she is offered a position, against all odds, working for one of Boston's most elite families, the illustrious and secretive Verdeaus, she knows she must accept-no matter how bizarre the interview or how vague the job description.
By day, she is assistant to the family doctor and his charge, Jonathan, the sickly, poetic, drunken heir to the family empire, who is as difficult as his illness is mysterious. By night, Lena discovers the more sinister side of the family, as she works overtime at their lavish parties, helping to hide their self-destructive tendencies . . . and trying not to fall for Jonathan's alluring sister, Audrey.But when she stumbles upon the knowledge that the Verdeau patriarch is the one responsible for the ruin of her own family, Lena vows to get revenge-a poison-filled quest that leads her further into this hedonistic world than she ever bargained for, forcing her to decide how much, and whom, she's willing to sacrifice for payback.
The perfect next read for fans of Mexican Gothic, Tripping Arcadia is a page-turning and shocking tale with an unforgettable protagonist that explores family legacy and inheritance, the sacrifices we must make to get by in today's world, and the intoxicating, dangerous powe