Books like Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas
Catherine House is an elite university hidden in rural Pennsylvania, renowned for producing world‑class talent but demanding a complete withdrawal from outside life for successful candidates. Ines Murillo, a new student, expects intellectual rigor but finds herself in an environment of sanctioned revelry and strict isolation. As she navigates the House’s enigmatic protocols and the close‑knit society of selected students, she uncovers a hidden agenda that threatens her safety and the promises of prestige that the institution vouches for.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Elisabeth Thomas
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