Varese, J.M.
The Company
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399802635
- author:
- Varese, J.M.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Baskerville
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 14 x 2.8 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Company by J. M. Varese is a dark and haunting tale of gothic Victoriana, set against the backdrop of the real-life arsenic wallpaper controversy of the late 19th century. Lucy Braithwhite's privileged existence as heir to the fortune of Braithwhite & Company is turned upside down when her manager, Mr Luckhurst, dies suddenly, leaving no succession plan in place. The company's mysterious formulas and brilliant colours have long been shrouded in secrecy, leading many to wonder if their success is due to artistry or something more sinister. As Lucy begins to unravel the truth about the company's operations and the true intentions of its new manager, Julian Rivers, she must confront a diabolical force that threatens to destroy her family and everything they hold dear.