Books like Maplecroft by Cherie Priest
The story follows Lizzie Borden, who, after being acquitted for her parents’ deaths, relocates to the remote seaside mansion of Maplecroft with her sister Emma. Far from the gossiping streets of Fall River, Massachusetts, Lizzie finds herself confronted by a malevolent force that emerges from the ocean’s depths, turning the lives of those around her into nightmares. As the curse spreads, Lizzie must confront her own fears and the haunting legacy she inherits, armed only with her trademark axe and determination.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Cherie Priest
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