Anna is about to face a difficult test—an idyllic family vacation in Italy. In her family, Anna is the “white crow”: her older sister, her twin brother, and even her parents don’t hide their disappointment with her fate and career. Yet Anna is determined to enjoy the wine and the atmosphere of rural Italy. But the charming old house they rented for the vacation has a bad reputation in the area, and Anna is haunted by strange visions. She wants to understand what’s happening—but maybe some doors shouldn’t be opened. And it’s not only about family secrets…
This eerie and ironic novel about family squabbles, obsession, and revenge is an elegant reinterpretation of the classic “cursed house” plot. It’s a must-read if you enjoy toxic families, the atmosphere of an Italian summer, “The Haunting of Hill House,” and “Mexican Gothic.”