The Upstairs Room
The Upstairs Room by Kate Murray-Browne, published by Pan Macmillan in 2017, is a 368-page work of fiction that delves into the unsettling dynamics of a family in a Victorian townhouse in East London. The story follows Eleanor, Richard, and their two young daughters as they navigate the challenges of their new home, where an eerie atmosphere begins to take a toll on Eleanor’s well-being. As Richard focuses on their lodger Zoe, Eleanor becomes increasingly determined to uncover the secrets of the house’s past, particularly the mysterious figure of Emily, whose name appears repeatedly in the upstairs room.
Readers will find a blend of ghostly elements and psychological tension as the narrative unfolds. The book explores themes of horror and suspense, drawing on the supernatural to enhance the family’s struggles. Eleanor’s quest to understand the house’s history intertwines with her personal challenges, creating a layered experience that invites reflection on the nature of home and the unseen forces that may inhabit it. This edition is presented in English and offers a compelling exploration of the intersection between family life and the supernatural.
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Eleanor, Richard and their two young daughters recently stretched themselves to the limit to buy their dream home, a four-bedroom Victorian townhouse in East London. But the cracks are already starting to show. Eleanor is unnerved by the eerie atmosphere in the house and becomes convinced it is making her ill. Whilst Richard remains preoccupied with Zoe, their mercurial twenty-seven year-old lodger, Eleanor becomes determined to unravel the mystery of the house’s previous owners – including Emily, whose name is written hundreds of times on the walls of the upstairs room.
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