Darcy Coates
7 SeriesDarcy Coates is an Australian author renowned for her Gravekeeper and Ghosts and Shadows book series. Her works have captivated readers with their compelling narratives and eerie atmospheres.
In "House of Shadows," the first book of the Ghosts and Shadows series by Darcy Coates, Sophie's life is upended by her family's bankruptcy. A wealthy man, Mr. Argenton, proposes marriage, offering to restore her family's fortunes and save them from scandal. Sophie accepts and moves into Argenton's dark mansion, where she struggles to adapt. As she explores, doors slam mysteriously and inhuman figures appear in the forest, hinting at the house's sinister secrets. Sophie uncovers that the truth lies with the Argenton family's long-dead ancestors, but realizes Mr. Argenton is hiding even more from her.
