Palace of Shadows

Palace of Shadows is a chilling gothic thriller inspired by the haunting true story of the Winchester Mystery House. It follows Samuel Etherstone, who is commissioned to work on the property but learns of its sinister details and the widowed Mrs Chesterfield's chilling obsession. The finale is jaw-dropping and will leave readers reeling.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2024
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Inspired by the chilling true story of the Winchester Mystery House, Palace of Shadows is a spine-tingling gothic thriller from the award-winning author of the City Blues Quartet, Ray Celestin. Set in the desolate Smugglers Coast of North Yorkshire in 1899, the story follows Samuel Etherstone, a penniless artist who accepts an offer to work on the Chesterfield House, a grand mansion that is said to drive people mad. As he delves deeper into the mysteries of the house, he uncovers the sinister details of its architect's disappearance and the widowed Mrs. Chesterfield's chilling obsession. The novel's jaw-dropping finale will leave readers reeling, and it has been praised by critics as an absolute triumph, darkly entertaining, and hugely entertaining. It has been compared to the works of Wilkie Collins, Bram Stoker, and Lewis Carroll, and is a must-read for fans of gothic thrillers.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035019113