Such Pretty Things

Clara and Stephen are sent to stay with their aunt and uncle, where they uncover ghosts and struggle for control. Every day, Clara can feel unknown forces changing her brother, leading to the tearing apart of their hastily formed family.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2021
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

After their mother's tragic accident, Clara and Stephen are sent to live with their aunt and uncle in a remote house surrounded by a walled garden and dense woods. Their aunt, who has long yearned for real children to care for, eagerly welcomes them into her home. However, as the children explore their new surroundings, they uncover dark secrets and buried memories that threaten to tear their family apart.

Clara and Stephen discover that their aunt has been harboring ghosts from her past, secrets that she has kept hidden for years. As they delve deeper into the house, they encounter these restless spirits, which cause strange occurrences and eerie encounters. Clara and her brother, Stephen, are frightened and bewildered by the presence of these ghosts, and they struggle to understand what is happening to them.

As their worlds collide, Clara and her aunt find themselves fighting for control over the situation. Auntie desperately wants to keep the ghosts hidden and protect her family from the harm they could cause, while Clara is determined to uncover the truth and confront the spirits that have invaded their home.

Every day that they spend there, Clara can feel the mysterious forces changing her brother. He becomes withdrawn and distant, and his behavior becomes increasingly erratic and unpredictable. Clara is concerned for her brother's well-being and wonders if the spirits are responsible for his sudden transformation.

As the family begins to unravel, Clara and Stephen are left to navigate the treacherous waters of their new home and the secrets that it holds. They must confront the ghosts that haunt them, and they must also come to terms with the fractured relationship that they have with their aunt and uncle.

The story is a haunting and suspenseful exploration of the power of secrets, the consequences of hiding the truth, and the bonds of family. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the strength of love and loyalty.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789095623