Notting Hill, London. One May evening, seventeen-year-old Maggie Parker's mother walks out of their front door and doesn't return . . . With her little brother in tow, desperate to find her mother, Maggie is drawn into a labyrinthine world of antiques and shadowy figures, far from the grand stucco terraces. There she befriends another young person living on their wits. But can he help solve the mystery of her mother's disappearance? Twenty-one years later, in a Parisian apartment, Maggie's phone rings and her hard-won grown-up life shatters. While in London, the new owner of the Parker's old Notting Hill house is excavating a basement, unaware of what might lie beneath, and the clock starts ticking on buried secrets.
Eve Chase
Eve Chase is a British author known for her atmospheric and suspenseful novels that often explore family secrets and hidden histories. Some of her most notable works include "Black Rabbit Hall" and "The Vanishing of Audrey Wilde." Chase's writing style is characterized by richly drawn characters, vivid settings, and a talent for building tension and mystery throughout her narratives. She is praised for her ability to create a sense of unease and intrigue that keeps readers hooked until the very end. "Black Rabbit Hall," in particular, has garnered critical acclaim for its haunting storytelling and evocative prose. Chase's contributions to the genre of literary suspense have solidified her as a rising star in the world of fiction.