Dark Power: a Novel of Family Secrets and Psychological Suspense

Diana Leonard accepts her long-lost uncle's invitation to a remote chalet, and her hopes of a quiet family reunion are quickly replaced by dread and suspicion as the house itself grows menacing. She must summon every ounce of courage to endure the stay, and an even greater will to withstand tightening family tensions: petty cruelties, cryptic rules, and a host whose behavior leaves her unsure whether he is thoughtless or deliberately cruel. Elisabeth Sanxay Holding unfolds a dark tale of domestic strain and mounting unease, where intimacy breeds danger and ordinary relations turn tragic. Tense psychological pressure and immersive atmosphere push the story from a quiet invitation to a chilling confrontation. Read more