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Sophie Draper

    Il lavoro di debutto di Sophie Draper ha vinto il Bath Novel Award nel 2017, segnando il suo arrivo come una voce letteraria avvincente. La sua scrittura approfondisce le complessità della psicologia umana e le intricazioni delle relazioni, spesso ambientata su sfondi resi vividamente. La prosa di Draper è caratterizzata da un linguaggio evocativo e dalla sua abilità nell'immergere i lettori nella vita interiore dei suoi personaggi. C'è grande attesa per il suo prossimo romanzo, che promette di esplorare ulteriormente il suo stile distintivo e la sua profondità tematica.

    The House of Secrets
    Cuckoo
    • Cuckoo

      • 400pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Have you been bad enough? After her stepmother's sudden death, Caro returns to her childhood home, a now-empty farmhouse in Derbyshire. But clearing through her stepmother's belongings unearths memories Caro would rather stay buried. As snow descends, trapping Caro in the strange village, where the neighbours stare and whisper about her, Caro's past will catch up to her with deadly consequences. What is it about the summerhouse that makes her shiver? Who is the young boy she seems to remember playing with? And why did her stepmother taunt her with a haunting fairy tale about two sisters, enticed to commit a terrible act? As Caro digs into the dark corners of her past, she starts to realise that she has been bad. More than bad enough ...

      Cuckoo
    • The House of Secrets

      • 384pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Set against a backdrop of suspense and intrigue, this mystery weaves a chilling narrative filled with unexpected twists. The author, known for their previous work, crafts an atmosphere that keeps readers on edge, blending elements of tension and surprise. As secrets unravel and characters face unforeseen challenges, the story promises to engage those who enjoy a gripping tale that delves into the darker aspects of human nature.

      The House of Secrets