Eliza Caine is a sensible woman; a teacher who would not make impulsive decisions. However, unexpected events in Eliza’s life encourage her to respond to an ad for a Governess position in Norfolk. Once the position is offered, Eliza boards a train and is eager to begin her new position and life at Gaudlin Hall.

It is late in the evening when Eliza arrives at her destination. There are no parents or adults present to welcome her, but two children, Isabella and Eustace. They are mysterious and offer no explanation for their parents’ whereabouts. Eliza is exhausted and decides introductions can wait until morning. She retires to bed and YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!!!!!

I love a good haunting, but it takes a lot to persuade me. This story was perfect. It had just the right elements to keep my attention and irk me. I felt many emotions, but especially fear and frustration (I wanted to throat punch Mr. Raisin!).

I read this with some great ladies from my online book club. I also read it with my sister. We’d text about it and chit chat about our different theories. Perhaps I would have rated it 4.5 stars if I read it solo, but I just had so much fun with this book.

Please, please, pretty please make this into a film, but don’t butcher it! Okay? Thanks!