House That Held Her

Ellis Hart

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House That Held Her

House That Held Her

Ellis Hart

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Description

Margot Bennett thought she was leaving the past behind when she moved to the quiet town of Mount Dora, Florida. A fresh start, a charming old house, and the promise of peace-until she unearths something sinister buried beneath the floorboards of Hawthorn Manor.

As Margot digs deeper into the manor's history, she finds herself tangled in the chilling legacy of George and Cecilia Hawthorn, a once-beloved couple whose presence still lingers in ways no one dares to explain. Nightmares bleed into reality. Puzzles stretch throughout the sleepy city. And the deeper she searches, the more she realizes the truth-no one is safe here.

Someone is watching-always. As the house's walls close in, Margot must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to answer one question: "What is the cost of keeping the dead quiet?"

Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers with a haunting twist, The House That Held Her is a gripping tale of obsession, guilt, and the weight of secrets buried just beneath the surface.

Critical Reviews

"Wow wow wow!! Excuse me.. this is a debut?! From the very beginning of this book, I knew that I had stumbled upon a read that would stay with me long after I finished it... The suspense of what secrets Margot is going to unearth next is intense." - Ashley Sawyer, Goodreads​"Phenomenal in every way... shocking, stressful and heartbreaking. Beautifully written. I really can't wait for another book by this author." - Rogère Buivan, Goodreads​"This book gave me proper gothic house vibes... fast-paced, atmospheric, and full of mystery and puzzle-solving. I literally inhaled the second half." - Carly, The Pastel Bookshelf​"A major page-turner... cohesive, ominous, and beautifully paced. A masterful psychological thriller that will leave readers haunted." - Emily, Goodreads ARC Review​

Publishing Information

Publisher: Dusk and Dagger Publishing
Pub date: 2025-05-11
Length: 340 pages

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