Disgraced London doctor Henry Talbot arrives in a remote Welsh village and discovers both a suspicious death and a house full of secrets.
Henry has been forced to take an unappealing position as a village doctor in Penhelyg where belief in myth and magic is rife. The villagers mistrust him, and the mysterious death of his predecessor troubles him deeply.
Linette Tresilian, sharp, guarded and difficult to read, knows more than she first admits. As Henry and Linette begin to investigate, they discover that the village's mysteries could be even darker than they suspected.
From the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of Pandora, The Shadow Key is a gothic historical mystery rich with Welsh folklore, secret societies, an eerie country house and a dark inheritance. It is perfect for readers looking for atmospheric historical fiction with slow-burn suspense and deeply buried family secrets.
'A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of magic and mythology' Rosie Andrews
'An alluring, immersive Gothic mystery' Jennifer Saint
'A haunting, transporting mystery...kept me completely enthralled' Elodie Harper
'I was gripped... the story was so dark and clever' Stacey Thomas
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Susan Stokes-Chapman was born in 1985 and grew up in the historic Georgian city of Lichfield, Staffordshire. She studied for four years at Aberystwyth University, graduating with a BA in Education & English Literature and an MA in Creative Writing. Her debut novel, Pandora, was shortlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction prize 2020 and the Glass Bell Award and became an instant Sunday Times number-one bestseller. Her most recent novel is the gothic mystery, The Shadow Key.