Mexican Gothic (eBook)

An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic artistocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets. . . .From the author ofGods of Jade and Shadowcomes ';a terrifying twist on classic gothic horror' (Kirkus Reviews) set in glamorous1950s Mexico';fans of classic novels likeJane EyreandRebeccaare in for a suspenseful treat' (PopSugar).After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noem Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She's not sure what she will findher cousin's husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noem knows little about the region.Noem is also an unlikely rescuer: She's a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she's also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin's new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noem; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi's dreams with visions of blood and doom.Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family's youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to want to help Noem, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family's past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family's once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noem digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.And Noem, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.Praise for Mexican Gothic';Ashiver-inducingtale combining touches ofNorthanger Abbey with bits of the Gormenghast trilogy. . . to create a fascinating atmosphere ofdark dreams and intrigue.'Booklist';A terrifying twist on classic gothic horror . . . Moreno-Garcia weaves elements of Mexican folklore with themes of decay, sacrifice, and rebirth,casting a dark spell all the way to the visceral and heart-pounding finale. Fans of gothic classics likeRebeccawill be enthralled as long as they don't mind a heaping dose of all-out horror.'Kirkus Reviews