The Circular Staircase

Set in a summer home in the countryside, the story follows Rachel Innes, a spinster caring for her orphaned niece and nephew, Halsey and Gertrude. As they settle into their new surroundings, they are confronted with a chilling warning from Thomas, a longtime servant, about a ghost haunting the house. The narrative weaves together themes of family, mystery, and the supernatural, as Rachel navigates her guardianship while uncovering the secrets of their eerie new home.