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Joss Grant, an adopted daughter, is ecstatic when she inherits the derelict Belheddon Hall from a mother she never knew. She brings her husband Luke and their son Tom to the manor, hoping to start fresh and learn her family roots in the nearby village. Soon, Tom is awakened by screams, and Joss hears echoing voices in the shadows. The house, steeped in a tragic and dramatic history, seems to harbor a malignant presence that forbids husbands and sons inside. As inexplicable, spine‑chilling events mount, Joss realizes that a centuries‑old curse may endanger her family’s lives and her own sanity, forcing her to face a malevolent force she can barely comprehend.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Suspense/Supernatural Suspense
Authors: Barbara Erskine
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