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The House Sitter by HarperCollins Publishers; 9780008515812

The House Sitter

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The House Sitter is a captivating thriller that delves into the psyche of a woman entrusted with the care of a lavish French chateau. As the owners leave for an extended holiday, she is presented with the perfect opportunity to immerse herself in a world of luxury and privilege. However, her initial intentions quickly devolve into a dangerous obsession as she becomes enamoured with the opulence that surrounds her.

The Plot

What begins as a simple house-sitting arrangement soon spirals into a web of deceit and betrayal. The protagonist, lured by the comforts of a life she cannot afford, begins to blur the lines between caretaker and intruder. The once tranquil chateau becomes a setting for escalating tensions, as her indulgence in the owners' lifestyle leads her to fabricate increasingly elaborate lies to cover her tracks.

As her obsession deepens, she finds herself entangled in a series of secrets that threaten to unravel her very existence. With each passing day, the stakes grow higher, culminating in a gripping narrative that explores the darker facets of human desire and the perilous consequences of unchecked ambition.

Themes

  • Obsession and desire
  • The fragility of trust
  • The consequences of deception
"A tale that grips you from the first page and keeps you questioning until the very end."

Fans of psychological thrillers will find parallels with works by authors such as Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins, who similarly explore the complexities of human motivations and the dark side of seemingly ordinary lives.

Specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
Dimensions: 207 mm × 129 mm × 36 mm
Pages: 384
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008515812

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