Cassandra Parkin crafts unsettling and timeless narratives that delve into the darker facets of the human psyche and society. Her stylistic prowess is evident in her piercing descriptions and compelling storytelling, drawing readers deeply into her worlds. Parkin skillfully manipulates atmosphere, building tension and posing persistent questions that linger long after the final page. Her work is lauded for its literary depth and unique perspective on ordinary lives and their hidden dimensions.
It is autumn time and on a peaceful Cornish beach, Finn and his sister Ava defy planning regulations and achieve a childhood dream when they build themselves an illegal beach hut. This tiny haven will be their home until Ava departs at Midwinter for a round-the-world adventure.
"When nineteen year old Davey finds himself drunk, beaten and alone, he is rescued by the oddly-assorted inhabitants of an abandoned and beautiful house in the West Country. Their only condition for letting him join them is that he asks them no questions. More than thirty years ago in that same house, burned-out rock star Jack Laker writes a ground-breaking comeback album, and abandons the girl who saved his life to embark on a doomed and passionate romance with a young actress. His attempt to escape his destructive lifestyle leads to deceit, debauchery and even murder. As Davey and his fellow housemate Priss try to uncover the secrets of the house's inhabitants, both past and present, it becomes clear that the five strangers have all been drawn there by the events and the music of that long-ago summer."--Publisher's description