The Guest Room
The Guest Room by Tasha Sylva, published by Welbeck Publishing Group Limited on March 28, 2024, is a psychological thriller that delves into themes of grief and obsession. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Tess, who, after the mysterious death of her sister, grapples with profound loneliness and grief. To manage her finances, she begins renting out her sister’s old room, where she becomes increasingly intrigued by the belongings of her guests, leading her to explore their lives through their possessions.
As Tess navigates her new reality, she encounters Arran, a guest whose diary captivates her attention. His writings, which hint at a complex relationship with an unnamed woman, draw her deeper into a web of intrigue and suspense. The story unfolds as Tess’s obsession with uncovering the truth intensifies, revealing the darker aspects of her quest for connection amidst her loss. Readers will find a taut and unsettling exploration of human emotions, secrets, and the consequences of curiosity within this gripping narrative.
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‘Sylva skilfully illustrates an unmoored character completely consumed by a spiralling, unrelenting grief’ – Kirkus Reviews
‘This story is taut and unsettling with a brilliant ending!’ – Candis
‘Creepily claustrophobic’ – New York Times Book Review
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Careful what you look for. Careful what you find.
After the mysterious death of her beloved sister, Tess is grief-stricken and lonely. She’s forced to BnB Rosie’s old room to pay the bills.
With strangers in her home, Tess discovers a distraction: their possessions.
Tempted into the room while they’re out, she goes through her guests’ things, imagining the stories they hold. These forbidden glimpses into their lives and the chance of being caught are a momentary thrill – the only thing she can feel through the numbing pain of her loss, and the so-far fruitless police investigation.
When handsome and inscrutable Arran takes the room, Tess finds his diary. The entries are about an unnamed woman. Crush or obsession? Slowly, his writing takes a darker tone, and Tess can’t stop reading.
In her compulsion to know, to uncover the truth, there’s something Tess fails to notice.
She’s being watched.
Everyone has their secrets. This one is closer to home.
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