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Louisa Ditton has lost her sense of identity following a horrific accident last autumn. Now she serves as a maid in the austere Coldthistle House, but her body is changing in ways she cannot control. As her new powers grow, she wonders whether the monster she fears—like her cruel employer, the devil‑ish Mr. Morningside—is herself, or if the courageous act that saved her friends can still redeem her. The story blends suspense, supernatural wonder, and the stark reality of life in a boardinghouse setting.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Madeleine Roux
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