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This little book is an eerie delight. It wasn’t at all what I expected, although I really couldn’t say why. I guess maybe I expected more of a gothic atmosphere. I actually thought the book was more entertaining than creepy.
Mary Katherine lives in the family house with her uncle Julian, and her sister Constance. Everyone else in her family is dead, poisoned during a meal. Because of this, everyone in town understandably views them with suspicion and more than a little fear.
Constance won’t leave the house, and Julian can’t, but a visitor shows up in a see-through attempt to woo Constance and find the fortune everyone thinks is hidden in the house. Things build to a crescendo, which I won’t give away.
Merricat (as Mary Katherine is called) has a hateful, spoiled personality, which makes her a fun narrator. Constance is fearful and Julian is a blast to read. His odd quirks make for fun interactions.
I enjoyed this book. It’s a short one; pick it up if you’ve got a few hours to fill.
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- 22 October, 2019: Reviewed