The result is an atmospheric, otherworldly mystery best absorbed in one sitting." - Booklist "Bunting skillfully drops clues about the cruel truth Josie will discover and cleverly incorporates supernatural elements into the historical aspects of the story about the intentional "wrecking" of ships for their bounty." - Publishers Weekly "The gloomy mood, established from the very moment Josie arrives at the estate, is sustained throughout, infusing each scene with a creeping dread.An excellent introduction to the gothic genre and a satisfyingly errie read." - School Library Journal, "Bunting skillfully drops clues about the cruel truth Josie will discover and cleverly incorporates supernatural elements into the historical aspects of the story about the intentional "wrecking" of ships for their bounty." - Publishers Weekly "The gloomy mood, established from the very moment Josie arrives at the estate, is sustained throughout, infusing each scene with a creeping dread.An excellent introduction to the gothic genre and a satisfyingly errie read." - School Library Journal, "Bunting has written a taut page-turner full of an eeriness that would be at home in any piece of gothic literature. "Bunting has written a taut page-turner full of an eeriness that would be at home in any piece of gothic literature.
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