The House of Fever

The House of Fever is a Gothic novel set in 1935 at Hedoné House, a luxurious sanatorium for the creative elite dedicated to the treatment of tuberculosis. Agnes Templeton, the new wife of the doctor, is drawn into the secrets of the house and discovers truths she could never anticipate. The book has received praise for its atmospheric, eerie, and claustrophobic writing, with readers describing it as a five-star read and a beguiling mystery.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Shimmering with menace, this is a deliciously Gothic treat. Heat What a book! So intriguing, with a terrific plot and strong characters. Prima Simmering with secrets, this beguiling mystery is a dark delight. Essie Fox, author of The Fascination Builds an uneasy atmosphere that crept under my skin and kept me guessing until the end. Hester Musson, author of The Beholders Can she unlock the secrets of The House of Fever? 1935, Hedoné House, a luxurious sanatorium for the creative elite dedicated to the groundbreaking treatment of tuberculosis. As the doctors new wife, Agnes Templeton has pledged her life to a house of fever. But Hedoné is no ordinary hospital. High society rubs shoulders with artists, poets and musicians. No expense is spared on the comfort of the guests, and champagne flows freely. Its a world away from everything Agnes knows. Her husbands methods are unusual. There are whisperings about past patients and even a cure. Hedonés secrets draw Agnes in, revealing truths she could never anticipate, and soon she is caught between a past she is desperate to escape and a future she may forever regret. A gripping, moving and sometimes sinister story North Norfolk Living Praise for Polly Crosby Hugely evocative and beautifully written Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork Girl ‘A thoroughly compelling mystery meets a poignant love story, all wrapped up in beautifully lyrical writing Frances Quinn, author of The Smallest Man ‘A beguiling mystery from a gifted storyteller Louise Fein, author of People Like Us What readers are saying about The House of Fever Atmospheric, eerie, claustrophobic and beguiling Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A five star read. Really loved this story Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I devoured this book.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008550738