Brownlows: A Novel

  • Autor: Mrs. Oliphant
  • Editora: Classic Books Forever

Sinopse

A sudden, massive inheritance transforms the lives of a modest family, but the windfall comes with a ticking clock and a dark secret. The patriarch lives in constant dread, knowing that a hidden heir could legally claim the fortune at any moment, plunging them back into obscurity. This creeping paranoia poisons his relationships and corrupts his moral compass as he resorts to desperate measures to protect his children's new status. Suspense mounts as the past inches closer to an inevitable, devastating collision with the present. Dive into a gripping psychological thriller wrapped in a sophisticated Victorian family saga.