The Guest Room A Novel
The Guest Room A Novel by Tasha Sylva is a psychological thriller published by Henry Holt and Company on July 23, 2024. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Tess, who, after renting out her late sister’s room to make ends meet, finds herself unable to resist the urge to snoop through her guests’ belongings. Her curiosity intensifies when she discovers the diary of her latest lodger, Arran, which reveals his obsession with a mysterious woman, drawing Tess deeper into a web of intrigue.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of obsession and the complexities of human connection. As Tess becomes increasingly entangled in Arran’s life, she grapples with her own past and the haunting memories of her sister’s death. The tension builds as she shadows Arran through London, searching for the woman from his diary, while unsettling parallels between herself and the subject of his infatuation emerge. This novel delves into the realms of mystery and suspense, inviting readers to ponder the question of who is truly watching whom.
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Tess has a bad habit. She can’t stop snooping through her guests’ belongings . . .
When Tess is forced to rent out her late sister’s old room to pay the bills, the urge to rummage through her guests’ belongings overtakes her every thought. Teasing herself with forbidden glimpses into the lives of strangers is a momentary thrill, but it’s the closest she’s felt to anyone since the mysterious death of her sister, Rosie.
After her newest lodger, Arran, takes the room, Tess finds his salaciously detailed diary, which chronicles his infatuation with a beautiful stranger. The diary, which appears harmless at first, slowly takes a darker, more menacing tone with each new entry. Is this a crush or an obsession?
Her compulsion to know the truth leads to Tess shadowing Arran through the streets of London, hoping to catch a glimpse of this unnamed woman. And as she continues to peruse his diary, she can’t help but notice the similarities between the woman on the pages and herself.
Tasha Sylva’s thrilling debut, perfect for readers of A.J. Finn and Lucy Foley, will keep you asking, Who has truly been watching whom?
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