House of Furies

Description

“House of Furies” is the young adult Gothic horror novel by Madeleine Roux. The first edition was published in 2017.
The Plot Summary:
It’s about a teenage girl, Louisa Ditton, who works as a maid in a mysterious Coldthistle House in England. The mystery did not take long to unravel; Louisa finds out that a family at the house had loads of dark secrets and supernatural beings.
As Louisa steels herself to face the dark world of Coldthistle House, she will confront her own dark past and the evil forces that threaten to destroy her.
Themes
Gothic horror and the supernatural
Secrets and dark family histories
Isolation and confinement
Self-discovery and empowerment
Impact
“House of Furies” has been acclaimed for its atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling and a strong female protagonist.
The book has been compared to the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Shirley Jackson; it has also received attention as a notable contribution to the young adult horror genre.
A sequel to Roux’s novel, entitled “Tomb of Ancients,” continues the story of Louisa Ditton and the mysterious world of Coldthistle House.