<<The>> woman in the attic a novel

On the coast of rural Newfoundland, Hannah Fitzgerald's mother has lived her life in near total isolation. When Hannah returns to the lonely saltbox house to prepare her mother for the transition into assisted living, her childhood home is anything but welcoming. Dilapidated from years of hoarding and neglect, the walls are crumbling, leaving Hannahs wellness crumbling along with them. While packing her mother's things, Hannah discovers a trap door to the houses attic, the one she believed for most of her life had been permanently sealed shut. Blinded by curiosity, Hannah enters the attic and finds a mysterious bedroom riddled with dark secrets. Desperate to know more, Hannah begins to scramble for answers, combing the house for clues that may lead her to the truth. Hannah must navigate through the violent outbursts of her senile mother, the prying questions of a nosy hospice nurse, and the rage of the coastal wind that threatens the structure of the house. Piece by piece, she assembles a picture of her mothers not-so-distant pasta twisted tangle of infatuation, lies, and maybe even murder. The Woman in the Attic is a claustrophobic psychological thriller wrought with suspense. This novel will put you on the edge of your seat . . . and make you wary of the unused spaces collecting dust in your home. Winner Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize (Mystery) Winner NL Reads 2021 Gold Medal Winner Independent Publisher (Canada - East - Regional Fiction) Finalist Crime Writers of Canada Awards (Best First Crime Novel) Long-listed BMO Winterset Award "On the coast of rural Newfoundland, Ana's mother has lived her life in near total isolation. When Ana returns to the lonely saltbox house to prepare her mother for the transition into assisted living, her childhood home is anything but welcoming. Dilapidated from years of hoarding and neglect, the walls are crumbling, leaving Ana's wellness crumbling along with them. While packing her mother's things, Ana discovers a trap door to the house's attic, the one she believed for most of her life had been permanently sealed shut. Blinded by curiosity, Ana enters the attic and unexpectedly finds an intact bedroom. She begins to dig around in the drawers of the furniture and, in a trunk under the bed, discovers a guest book for a mysterious bed and breakfast, a wad of cash, and a bloodstained jacket. Horrified, Ana begins to scramble for answers, combing the house for clues that may lead her to the truth. Ana must navigate through the violent outbursts of her senile mother, the prying questions of a nosy hospice nurse, and the rage of the coastal wind that threatens the structure of the house. Piece by piece, she assembles a picture of her mother's not-so-distant past--a twisted tangle of infatuation, murder, and identity theft. The Woman in the Attic is a tense and claustrophobic psychological thriller wrought with suspense. It will leave you on the edge of your seat and wary of the unused spaces collecting dust in your home."-- Provided by publisher "On the coast of rural Newfoundland, Ana's mother has lived her life in near total isolation. When Ana returns to the lonely saltbox house to prepare her mother for the transition into assisted living, her childhood home is anything but welcoming. Dilapidated from years of hoarding and neglect, the walls are crumbling, leaving Ana’s wellness crumbling along with them. While packing her mother's things, Ana discovers a trap door to the house’s attic, the one she believed for most of her life had been permanently sealed shut. Blinded by curiosity, Ana enters the attic and unexpectedly finds an intact bedroom. She begins to dig around in the drawers of the furniture and, in a trunk under the bed, discovers a guest book for a mysterious bed and breakfast, a wad of cash, and a bloodstained jacket. Horrified, Ana begins to scramble for answers, combing the house for clues that may lead her to the truth. Ana must navigate through the violent outbursts of her senile mother, the prying questions of a nosy hospice nurse, and the rage of the coastal wind that threatens the structure of the house. Piece by piece, she assembles a picture of her mother’s not-so-distant past—a twisted tangle of infatuation, murder, and identity theft. The Woman in the Attic is a tense and claustrophobic psychological thriller wrought with suspense. It will leave you on the edge of your seat and wary of the unused spaces collecting dust in your home."-- Back cover 1895. Alice And John Macdonald, Both Running From Pasts That Were Too Traumatic To Face, Meet By Chance And Stay Together In A Fragile World That's Rife With Lies And Secrets. The Only Thing They Have In Common Is The Love For A Seven-year-old Child, Beatrice, Whom They Have Raised Since She Was A Baby. When An Escaped Murderer Triggers A Series Of Events That Will Significantly Change The Lives Of John And Alice And Jeopardize The Life Of Their Darling Daughter, They Must Take Drastic Action To Protect The Welfare Of The Child. Follow John And Alice As They Are Forced To Leave The Wilds Of Labrador For An Isolated Future In Holyrood, Newfoundland, Only To Have Their World Turned Upside Down When They Must Face The Consequences Of The Lives They Lived. As The Reality Of Their Past Unfolds With Disastrous Outcomes, Will It Mean They Lose Beatrice Forever To The Mother Who Has Longed For The Child--a Child Born From A Vicious Assault And Given Away By A Cruel Stepmother--and Is Now Eager To Make Her Part Of Her New Family?