The Ancestor A Novel
The Ancestor A Novel by Danielle Trussoni is a First Edition published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2020, featuring 349 pages in English. This modern gothic tale follows Alberta “Bert” Monte, who discovers she is the sole heir to a wealthy noble family in the Italian Alps after a DNA test. Her visit to the Montebianco Castle, an isolated estate steeped in history, reveals a dark family legacy filled with unsettling truths about an abandoned village, whispers of stolen children, and a legendary monster lurking in the mountains.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative that blends elements of horror, folklore, and literary fiction. As Bert delves deeper into her family’s past, she confronts the complexities of her inheritance, which challenges her understanding of identity and legacy. The story explores themes of myth and mystery, inviting readers to navigate the intricate branches of the Montebianco family tree and the secrets it harbors. This edition offers a unique exploration of gothic storytelling, making it a significant addition to the genre.
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“A lushly written, dream-like modern gothic with as many dark turns and twists as the Montebianco family tree has branches. Welcome to the family.” – Paul Tremblay, bestselling author of Survivor Song
After a DNA test reveals that Alberta “Bert” Monte is the sole heir of a wealthy noble family in the Italian Alps, she leaves New York to visit the family estate: Montebianco Castle, a centuries-old compound isolated in the mountains. What appeared to be a fairy tale inheritance, however, soon turns into a nightmare as Bert begins to uncover the dark legacy of her family: the truth about the abandoned village at the base of the castle; the whispers of stolen children; and the rumors of a legendary monster in the mountains. As Bert unravels the truth, she learns that her true inheritance lies not in a noble title or ancestral treasures, but in her very genes, and now she must choose between preserving a secret centuries in the keeping or abandoning it forever.
“Vivid and uncanny…makes the most of Trussoni’s signature blend of science, myth, and mystery.” –Deborah Harkness, bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches
“Inventive and entertaining.” — People
“A Gothic Extravaganza.” –Kirkus
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