Wildfire At Midnight
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A gripping romantic thriller set against the dramatic backdrop of the Scottish Isle of Skye, Wildfire at Midnight follows Gianetta Brooke, a young London model who retreats to the misty Highlands only to find herself entangled in a web of murder and mystery. Mary Stewart crafts an atmosphere of brooding Highland landscapes, ancient rituals, and mounting dread as a series of ritualistic killings terrorises the isolated hotel guests. The narrative moves with sharp tension and acute psychological insight, placing Gianetta not only in physical danger but also face-to-face with her estranged ex-husband — a collision of past heartbreak and present terror. Stewart's masterful blend of romance, suspense, and vivid Scottish scenery cements this novel as a classic of mid-century British thriller writing, drawing comparisons to the gothic tradition while remaining entirely its own electrifying work.
Author: Mary Stewart
Format: Paperback
Genre: Thriller
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A gripping romantic thriller set against the dramatic backdrop of the Scottish Isle of Skye, Wildfire at Midnight follows Gianetta Brooke, a young London model who retreats to the misty Highlands only to find herself entangled in a web of murder and mystery. Mary Stewart crafts an atmosphere of brooding Highland landscapes, ancient rituals, and mounting dread as a series of ritualistic killings terrorises the isolated hotel guests. The narrative moves with sharp tension and acute psychological insight, placing Gianetta not only in physical danger but also face-to-face with her estranged ex-husband — a collision of past heartbreak and present terror. Stewart's masterful blend of romance, suspense, and vivid Scottish scenery cements this novel as a classic of mid-century British thriller writing, drawing comparisons to the gothic tradition while remaining entirely its own electrifying work.