![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The story has a suspenseful, gothic vibe to it and tells us of a family and the secrets they keep. What she discovers is a derelict house, a surly housekeeper, an estranged family and more secrets than she can process-secrets that suddenly have her questioning everything. With hardly any money left, she sets off to claim the inheritance and meet the family of the now deceased Mrs. ![]() Quickly she realizes they meant to send it to someone else, but feeling trapped and out of options, Hal knows her skills at reading people could help her find a way out, a little extra money in her pocket to settle her debts. But her luck seems to be turning when she receives a letter from a solicitor informing her of a sizeable bequest. Worse yet, a loan shark is circling, ready to collect an old debt, or else. We meet Harriet “Hal” Westaway, who reads tarot cards at Brighton Pier and struggles under the weight of overdue bills. WESTAWAY. In Ware’s signature style, the narrative unwinds gradually, ratcheting a sense of unease and tension. A case of mistaken identity turns the tide for a struggling young woman when she receives a surprising inheritance in THE DEATH OF MRS. ![]()
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