The Manor House A Novel
The Manor House A Novel by Gilly Macmillan, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023, is a gripping tale that explores the darker side of dreams coming true. This 336-page novel follows childhood sweethearts Nicole and Tom, whose lives are transformed overnight by a massive lottery win. As they settle into their luxurious new home, a custom-built Glass Barn on the grounds of Lancaut Manor, their idyllic existence quickly spirals into chaos following Tom’s mysterious death in the swimming pool.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that blends elements of horror, mystery, and psychological suspense. As Nicole grapples with her loss and the unsettling atmosphere of her new surroundings, she must confront the reality of her situation, where wealth brings unforeseen dangers and threats. The presence of a young couple and a housekeeper adds layers to the story, raising questions about trust and safety in a world that has turned from a dream into a potential nightmare.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny and What She Knew comes the terrifying story of what can happen after all your dreams come true
Be careful what you wish for…
Childhood sweethearts Nicole and Tom are a normal, loving couple–until a massive lottery win changes their lives overnight.
Soon they’ve moved into a custom-built state-of-the-art Glass Barn on the stunning grounds of Lancaut Manor in Gloucestershire. They have fancy cars, expensive hobbies, and an exclusive lifestyle they never could have imagined.
But this dream world quickly turns into a nightmare when Tom is found dead in the swimming pool. Was Tom’s death a tragic accident, or was it something worse?
Nicole is devastated. Tom was her rock. And their beautiful barn –with all its smart features that never seem to work for her–is beginning to feel very lonely. But she’s not entirely by herself out there in the country. There’s a nice young couple who live in the Manor itself along with their middle-aged housekeeper who has the Coach House. And an old friend of Tom’s from school has turned up to help her get through her grief.
But big money can bring big problems and big threats. And is Nicole’s life in danger as well?
Nicole’s beginning to feel like a little fish in a big glass bowl.
Surrounded by piranhas.
Don’t miss these other chilling novels by New York Times bestselling author Gilly Macmillan:
The Long Weekend
To Tell You the Truth
The Nanny
I Know You
Odd Child Out
The Perfect Girl
What She Knew
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