Chez Usher

Chez Usher

Vicki Hendricks

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Editorial:
Fahrenheit Press
Año de edición:
2024
ISBN:
9781914475825

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'A fierce and fearless talent.' - Dennis Lehane, author of Mystic RiverFor readers captivated by the lush prose and psychological intricacies of The Great Gatsby and The Secret History, Chez Usher is an irresistible invitation to Key West’s shadowed heart - a place where decadence, desperation, and decay converge.When architect August Dupin is lured to the crumbling mansion of his former lover Roderick Usher, he finds himself drawn into a world where secrets lurk behind every velvet curtain and nothing is quite as it seems. Roderick and his enigmatic twin sister, Madeline, are as glamorous as they are doomed - vivid, unforgettable characters who navigate their fates with a dark grace reminiscent of Fitzgerald’s tragic heroes and Tartt’s magnetic misfits.Hendricks’ prose is atmospheric and evocative, painting Key West’s tropical beauty with a noir edge, weaving a tale of tragic beauty, forbidden desires, and the haunting legacy of family ties. With its exploration of human frailty, obsession, and the inexorable pull of the past, Chez Usher is more than a thriller- it’s a meditation on the price of passion and the fragility of identity.Prepare to lose yourself in a world of dazzling decadence and haunting mystery.

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