The Haunted Hotel

A mysterious countess is tormented by a dark secret, an English aristocrat dies in a decaying Venetian palazzo, and an Italian servant disappears, leading to strange and macabre events. The dead seem unable to rest.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

An enigmatic countess, plagued by a dark secret, finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and intrigue. Lord Montbarry, an English aristocrat, falls ill and passes away in a decaying Venetian palazzo, leaving behind a legacy of secrets and untold tales. Meanwhile, an Italian servant disappears, and his wife receives a note containing one thousand pounds, adding another layer of mystery to the unfolding events. As the palazzo undergoes a transformation into a luxurious hotel, the late Lord Montbarrys family returns to reside there, but strange and macabre occurrences begin to unfold. The dead seem restless, their spirits longing for closure and justice. The countess, driven by a desire to unravel the truth, embarks on a perilous journey that takes her through the winding alleys of Venice, where she encounters a cast of characters, each with their own secrets and motivations. As the plot thickens, the countess discovers that the palazzo holds a dark history, and that the spirits of the dead are determined to have their voices heard. With danger lurking around every corner, the countess must use all her wits and resources to uncover the truth before it is too late. In the end, she emerges victorious, but not without paying a heavy price for her pursuit of justice. The palazzo remains shrouded in mystery, its secrets forever lost to the world.

Dimension: 198 x 128 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847498397