In the spellbinding realm of Gallant, shadows conceal dark truths and unsettling mysteries. This gothic fantasy novel by New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab invites you into a uniquely crafted narrative that seamlessly merges the eerie imaginations of Shirley Jackson with the whimsical tones of Neil Gaiman.
Meet Olivia Prior, a young woman who has spent her life at Merilance School for Girls, clutching onto her mother’s journal, which spirals into madness. Her mundane existence shatters when she receives a letter summoning her back to Gallant, her ancestral home. However, upon her arrival, she finds herself an unwelcome guest in a house that harbors memories and malevolent spirits.
With her cousin Matthew coldly rejecting her, and the whispering presence of half-formed ghouls echoing through the decaying halls, Gallant is both a refuge and a menace. As Olivia digs deeper into her family’s past, she discovers a realm beyond the physical—one where ghouls roam freely, and the echoes of her bloodline’s secrets haunt her every step.
As she navigates through the crumbling walls that separate family legacies from sinister powers, Olivia faces a pivotal choice: Will she embrace her heritage and fight against the darkness that threatens to engulf her world, or will she align with the Master of the House, forsaking her own reality?
This eerie standalone saga captivates with its vivid storytelling and richly drawn characters. Schwab's ability to paint a world that is at once familiar and terrifying draws readers into a mesmerizing exploration of life, death, and the shadows we all hide. Gallant holds crossover appeal for readers young and old, making it a perfect choice for anyone fascinated by the blend of horror and fantasy.
