Dorchadas House: a 1940s Gothic mystery, set on an isolated Scottish island

· Dark Castle Press
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A remote Scottish island.

A community with a dark secret.

When Iris Muir accepts a position at historic Dorchadas House, on the tiny island of Eirig, she hopes to escape the burdens of her past. However, as autumn wanes and Samhain Eve approaches, her dreams become increasingly disturbed. 

The island folk are preparing to honour the dead, as they have for generations past, and Iris begins to feel that something more than chance has drawn her to the windswept isle.


'Dorchadas House' is a 1940s Gothic folk-horror mystery - perfect for the Halloween season. 

For lovers of Lucy Foley, Adam Nevill, CJ Cooke and HD Carlton.


Recommended for adult reading. 


'Dorchadas House' features the following themes:

an isolated island community

paganism

suspense

horror

folklore

ritual

occult

Ratings and reviews

4.7
3 reviews
terry david
June 16, 2021
i'll start by stating i love the writings of the author and her book master of the moor is one of my favorites. This book didnt disappoint though its a different feel. A gothic mystery at its best with the creepy old house/mansion, secrets galore, the characters which were strange which only added to the sense of mystery all on a spooky old island. Within the storyline you just felt a sense of horror with the rituals. I definitely recommend this read. The storyline had me hooked from page 1. i didnt want to put it down... & the details that we're given makes us feel like were part of the story. Wonderful Job!!! I was gifted this book as an ARC and this is my voluntary and honest review. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Julia Robertson
June 5, 2021
Emmanuelle de Maupassant writes the most amazing historical books. Dorchadas house is her latest and one of her best. There is so much i want to type about this Gothic haunted and haunting book. I have sat on the edge of my seat, whilst making sure I didn't miss a word. The book was exciting, the characters were amazing and had strong personalities. I loved this book, and would like to recommend it to you. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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About the author

Emmanuelle lives with her husband in the Highlands of Scotland, and has a penchant for hairy pudding terriers (connoisseurs of squeaky toys and bacon treats). 

Her new pup, Archie, has arrived to join the fun.

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www.emmanuelledemaupassant.com

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