Books like I came to a castle by Velda Johnston
Dinah Haversham, a young governess, accepts an invitation from the affluent scientist Max Hind and his sister, Contessa Julia Ascoli, to stay at the ancient Castle Estillio. Upon arrival, Dinah is unsettled by the castle’s eerie atmosphere and the strange occupants, including Julia’s eccentric brother, two mischievous nephews, and an enigmatic lover. Inside, she finds a bizarre tower repurposed as a modern laboratory, and a grim dungeon filled with macabre instruments. Dinah senses that these elements form part of a broader, unsettling plan, which may lead to a catastrophic event. Her instincts compel her to investigate further, as she encounters a handsome stranger she fears she cannot trust.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: Velda Johnston
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