Death and the Pleasant Voices

Jake Seaborne takes a wrong turn and arrives at Ullstone Hall, where he is initially mistaken for 'Hugo, the new heir to the family estate. He agrees to act as a "buffer" for Hugo until he can return, but trouble follows and three people are dead.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 237 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2022
Publisher: Moonstone Press

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Once upon a time, a group of individuals believed they had a firm grasp on their possessions, secure in their sense of self-assurance. However, the tides have turned, and they are now left at the mercy of a young man's whimsical whims. During a tumultuous rainstorm, Jake Seaborne, lost in his way, stumbled upon the enigmatic Ullstone Hall. Initially mistaken for 'Hugo,' the purported new heir to the family estate, Jake finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and deception.

It emerges that Hugo is the offspring of the late Mr. Ullstone's first marriage in India, while the children of his second marriage remain strangers to him. In a twist of fate, the destiny of the Ullstone family now rests in the hands of a complete stranger. A friend, Sir Frederick Lawson, who happens to know Jake's family, is enlisted to serve as a temporary "buffer" for Hugo upon his arrival. However, circumstances force Lawson to leave, leaving Jake to assume the role of guardian until he can return.

Yet, as the story unfolds, it becomes evident that not everything is as it seems. The arrival of Hugo brings with it a series of unfortunate events, culminating in the tragic deaths of three individuals. The once-secure individuals find themselves entangled in a web of secrets and lies, their lives forever altered by the capricious actions of this young man.

In this tale of unexpected twists and turns, Jake Seaborne becomes the unwitting catalyst for a series of events that upend the lives of those around him. As he navigates the treacherous waters of Ullstone Hall, he uncovers the dark secrets that lie within the family's history, and he must confront the consequences of his actions. The story serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us that our sense of security can be fleeting, and that the actions of a single individual can have far-reaching consequences for those around us.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781899000548