The novel revolves around a group of people who gather for a seance at an isolated mansion on the outskirts of town. The main character, a young woman, becomes increasingly entangled in a web of deceit and supernatural occurrences that threaten to destroy her life. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that each member of the group has their own dark secrets and motivations, which are slowly revealed through a series of eerie and unsettling events. The novel explores themes of love, death, and the supernatural, raising questions about the nature of reality and the power of human imagination.
By Hervey Allen · First published 1934 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Supernatural