The Dark House A Novel
The Dark House A Novel by John Sedgwick is a New Ed edition published by HarperCollins on October 2, 2001. This 432-page literary thriller introduces Edward Rollins, a member of a prominent Boston family who leads a seemingly ordinary life as an employee at a prestigious investment firm. However, beneath his unremarkable exterior lies a man burdened with secrets. Each night, he engages in a peculiar obsession, following random cars and documenting their drivers’ habits with a tape recorder, a pastime he considers harmless until an unexpected turn of events alters his life.
As Edward’s routine takes a dark twist, he finds himself drawn to a house linked to his murdered cousin, igniting a quest to uncover the mysteries of his past. This journey reveals the complexities of his character and the secrets that have haunted him, ultimately leading him to confront his own despair. The narrative weaves elements of suspense and mystery, inviting readers to explore themes of obsession and the search for truth within the confines of one’s own life.
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Meet Edward Rollins, scion of one of Boston’s more notable families. A diligent but uninspired employee at one of the city’s finest investment houses, he is a man of means — and of secrets. Each night, armed with a hand-held tape recorder, he randomly picks a car and follows it to a destination, cataloging the habits and peculiarities of its driver. A harmless obsession.
But one night changes everything. Trailing a car to a remote suburb, Rollins follows it to a house that, he eerily realizes, was once frequented by his murdered cousin. Drawn into a mystery to which he unwittingly holds the key, he must unlock the secrets of his past to find the truth — a search that could free him from his own dark house of despair.
A harrowing, tension-riddled literary thriller that echoes the storytelling power of Frederick Busch and Ian McEwan, The Dark House heralds the arrival of a major talent.
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