The Notebook meets The Haunting of Hill House in this split timeline queer twisted love story,set against the backdrop of a haunted English manor. William Thorn had his life all planned outΓǪ until he discovered his long-term boyfriend Archie in bed with another man. DistraughtWilliam kicks him out of their homewhere tragedy strikes when Archie is killed instantly in a car accident. Riddled with guiltWilliam is shocked to learn that heΓÇÖs inherited a manor in the quaint village of Stonewallleft to him in ArchieΓÇÖs will. He leaves the city with plans to make a new start for himselfbut is surprised by the rundown state of the manorand the unwelcoming villagers who want him gone. His only ally is Edwarda seemingly friendly local with secrets of his own. HoweveritΓÇÖs not only the villagers who are adverse to his presence. A malevolent spirit roams the manorone that seeks to drive William out for good. But when he uncovers the heartbreaking tale of two men in love in the 1920ΓÇÖsWilliam strives to find peace for the spiritending the haunting once and for all. But what dark secrets lie hidden in the manor walls? And will William be able to put aside his own grief to save his new home…and his life? An evocative tale from #1 bestselling author Ben Aldersonexploring grieftrauma and the bones of the pastThe Haunting of William Thorn is the perfect read for fans of the gothic.