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Release Date: October 27, 2024 Genre: Magical Realism, Gothic Fiction, Literary Mystery Publisher: Lumina Press
From the award-winning author of The Whispering Woods comes When Walls Sing, a spellbinding novel that blurs the lines between past and present, memory and reality, and the living and the echoes they leave behind. This is a story for anyone who believes that places hold more than just memories – they hold voices.
Elara Vance, an architect haunted by a recent, devastating loss, seeks solace and a new beginning in the desolate beauty of Blackwood Manor. A sprawling, decaying Victorian estate perched precariously on a cliff overlooking the tempestuous sea, Blackwood has been in her estranged family for generations, a place whispered about more than visited. Elara intends to restore it, to strip away the dust and neglect, and perhaps, in the process, rebuild herself.
But Blackwood Manor has other plans.
As Elara chips away at the plaster and pulls back layers of faded wallpaper, she begins to hear them: faint, ethereal melodies that seem to emanate from the very stone and timber of the house. First, a melancholic hum, then a child's forgotten lullaby, a heated argument echoing from an empty parlour, and later, the chilling crescendo of a woman's desperate plea. These are not merely sounds; they are fragments of lives lived, loves lost, and secrets buried deep within the house's ancient bones.
Is Elara losing her grip on reality, tormented by grief? Or are the walls of Blackwood Manor truly singing, revealing the unvarnished history of her enigmatic ancestors – a history steeped in passion, betrayal, sacrifice, and a dark curse that has haunted the Vance family line for centuries?
Driven by a desperate need for answers and an inexplicable connection to the spectral choir, Elara delves into the manor's past, sifting through forgotten journals, cryptic letters, and the fragmented memories of the few remaining townsfolk. With each note that surfaces from the walls, she draws closer to a truth that is both beautiful and terrifying, a truth that could either offer her redemption or condemn her to repeat the tragic symphony of Blackwood Manor.
When Walls Sing is a richly atmospheric and emotionally resonant journey into the heart of a house that refuses to forget. It asks profound questions about legacy, the power of place, and whether we can ever truly escape the histories inscribed within us and around us.
Cassandra Thorne is a critically acclaimed author known for her lyrical prose and ability to weave intricate tales that blend the ordinary with the extraordinary. Her previous novel, The Whispering Woods, won the prestigious Evergreen Literary Award for its unique blend of folklore and psychological depth. A lifelong enthusiast of forgotten histories and the hidden lives of old houses, Thorne lives in a renovated Victorian home (which, she insists, has a few stories of its own) with her two cats and an impressive collection of antique keys.
"Hauntingly beautiful and exquisitely crafted, When Walls Sing is a symphony of secrets and solace. Thorne has created a masterpiece where every brick whispers a forgotten truth. I couldn't put it down." — Dr. Eleanor Vance, Literary Critic, The Gilded Quill Review
"A truly original and captivating novel. The house isn't just a setting; it's a living, breathing entity, and its songs will linger with you long after the final page." — Amelia Rivers, Bestselling Author of The Shadow Between Us
"If you believe in the magic of memory and the power of place, then this book is for you. Cassandra Thorne's prose sings as beautifully as Blackwood Manor itself." — Literary Today Magazine
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