The House of Footsteps

Thistlecrook House is a forbidding home on the Scottish border in 1923, and Simon Christie has a job cataloguing the art collection of the Mordrake family. He gets a headache and a sense that there's more to the house and its gruesome pictures, and he finds answers in surprising places. As night falls, Simon must decide what he can trust and ask if he can believe what he sees in the dusk or if his mind is poisoned by what has happened before.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Welcome to Thistlecrook, a mysterious and eerie abode nestled on the Scottish border in 1923. Despite the roaring twenties' absence, the atmosphere at Thistlecrook House is foreboding and unwelcoming. Simon Christie, a young man with a newfound job cataloguing the infamous art collection of the Mordrake family, arrives at the deserted village station with a sense of disbelief and excitement. However, as soon as he steps foot in the house, he is plagued by a persistent headache and an unsettling feeling that there is more to the House and its macabre collection of pictures.

Simon's host, Mr. Mordrake, appears friendly and welcoming, but there is an underlying sense of unease that permeates the air. As Simon's curiosity about the Mordrakes grows, he uncovers answers in unexpected places, but someone is not happy that old secrets are being unearthed. As the night descends each evening, with a growing sense of unease swirling in the shifting shadows around him, Simon must confront his doubts and decide what he can trust. He questions whether his perceptions are influenced by his past experiences in this place that straddles the boundaries between lands, between light and dark.

Thistlecrook House holds a dark and haunting presence, and Simon's journey within its walls is filled with suspense, mystery, and danger. As he delves deeper into the family's history and the secrets they harbored, he becomes increasingly aware of the malevolent forces that lurk within the house. The art collection, once considered a treasure, now holds a sinister significance, and Simon must navigate through a web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth.

The atmosphere in Thistlecrook House is claustrophobic and oppressive, with every corner hiding a secret waiting to be uncovered. The house itself seems to have a life of its own, with strange noises and unexplained occurrences that send shivers down Simon's spine. He must confront his fears and trust his instincts as he navigates through the treacherous terrain, relying on his wits to outsmart the malevolent forces that seek to harm him.

In conclusion, Thistlecrook is a captivating and atmospheric novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey into the dark corners of the human psyche. With its haunting prose, intricate plot, and unforgettable characters, it is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery and is willing to venture into the unknown. Prepare to be captivated by the eerie and unsettling world of Thistlecrook House as Simon Christie unravels the mysteries that lie within its walls.

Weight: 224g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008472962