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Synopsis
For more than five hundred years weary travelers have been coming to the Stranger House—an out-of-the-way inn in the tiny village of Illthwaite in Cumbria, England. Now two very different visitors have arrived here onthe same dank and dreary autumn afternoon, each one driven by curiosity . . . and perilous purpose.Australian math wizard Samantha "Sam" Flood is here searching for answers to a disturbing family mystery. Miguel Madero, former novice priest-turned-historical scholar, is exploring the links between an ancestor's bizarre disappearance and the people of Illthwaite. But Sam and Mig are not welcome in this town of secrets and silences. And when their personal quests become strangely intertwined, two determined seekers will find themselves drawn ever deeper into a fetid morass of deceit, mystery, and violence as they race to uncover the shocking truth about who they really are.
Is The Stranger House appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Two strangers investigate family mysteries in an unwelcoming English village, uncovering secrets and facing danger. Contains moderate suspenseful violence and complex adult themes.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and deception.
Who'll love this
Teens who love mysteries and family secrets will enjoy following Sam and Mig as they uncover shocking truths in a creepy village.