For most of her young life, Roos has been the star of Mama's séances, using her spirit companion Ruth to pretend to commune the passed-on loved ones of paying séance guests. On top of feeling bad about ripping off these grieving people, Mama is actively abusive to Roos in any manner of ways, making her days even more miserable. So when widow Agnes attends a séance and offers up money to Mama to whisk Roos away to her stately home, Roos jumps at the chance, despite Agnes' creepy sister-in-law, the falling-apart house, and Roos' sneaking suspicion that her purpose at the estate is to help bring Agnes' late husband back as a spirit.
Told in alternating chapters between Roos' experiences and the transcript from visits with a psychologist, this gothic tale spins out in a way that's full of creeping dread and unease about what's real and what's not. A wonderfully creepy story, and perfect for spooky season. Recommended for fans of Shirley Jackson.
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