176 pp.
ISBN 978-1-45970-354-4
12-year-old Willa Fuller is convinced that the old folks in the shabby boarding house down the street are prisoners of their sinister landlady Miss Trang. Only when Willa is hired on as housekeeper does she discover the truth, which is far more fascinating: Eldritch Manor is a retirement home for ancient creatures of myth and legend, including a fairy, centaur, mermaid, and androsphinx, as well as other, exceedingly miscellaneous beings. All have stories to tell, and petty grievances with each other and the world at large. Storm clouds are on the horizon, however, and when Miss Trang departs on urgent business Willa is left to babysit the whole cantankerous bunch. Can she keep the oldsters in line, stitch up unravelling time, and repel an all-out attack from the forces of darkness… all while keeping the nosy neighbours out of their business? Willa braves all and emerges triumphant, in the process uncovering a startling secret about her own past.
A fantasy novel for young adults. Available September 29, 2012 from Dundurn Press.
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Reviews
“a fast paced adventure fantasy… Recommended … 3/4 stars” – CM Magazine, June 1, 2012 (see full review here)
“… Eldritch Manor is a delightful addition to the [fantasy] genre and deserves to reach a wide, appreciative audience.” – Quill & Quire, September, 2012 (see full review here)
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