The mood and pace of this gothic thriller are gripping and beautifully written, as is the gradual unveiling of the mystery surrounding Lenora, with the help of interlocking chapters. However, the multiple twists at the end, some of which are designed to put all the pieces of the puzzle together, are clearly far-fetched and a little disappointing. Putting aside the last 20 pages, which are not up to the rest of the book due to the almost vaudevillian twists, the novel is well worth reading!