Palace of Shadows

'[S]et in the late 19th century, [Ray Celestin] takes the true story of American weapons heiress Sarah Winchester’s San Jose mansion and transports it to Yorkshire, with chillingly gothic results.Guardian, 'Best Crime and Thrillers of 2023'

[A] beguiling standalone historical thriller . . . Its jaw-dropping finale will leave readers reeling. An absolute triumphSunday Express

‘I loved Palace of Shadows . . . set on the Yorkshire moors in the late 19th century. Based on a true story, a labyrinth of timelines populated by vividly written characters offers a darkly entertaining plot.’Laura Shepherd-Robinson, bestselling author of The Square of Sevens

‘I could see elements of Wilkie Collins, Bram Stoker and even Lewis Carroll in this gloriously bonkers novel . . . a hugely entertaining slice of Gothic fantasy’Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The Shadows of London