Gallant by V E Schwab

Some houses hold secrets. This one holds shadows.

Settle into your favorite reading nook, because this Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller is exactly the kind of story you’ll want to disappear into on a foggy afternoon by the cove. A USA Today Bestseller, a National Indie Bestseller, and a Kirkus Best Book, it’s a dark and lovely tale that lingers long after the final page.

Olivia Prior has grown up at Merilance School for Girls with nothing but her mother’s journal—a book that seems to unravel into madness. Then a letter arrives, inviting her home to a place called Gallant. But when she arrives, no one is expecting her. There’s her hostile cousin Matthew. Half-formed ghouls drifting through the hallways. And a ruined wall that, crossed at just the right moment, opens into a world that is Gallant—but not.

What follows is a story about belonging, family, and the choices that define us. Will Olivia claim her place as a Prior, protecting our world? Or will she stand beside the Master of the House?

Critics called it “a bone-chilling standalone . . . which fuses Shirley Jackson’s gothic horror sensibilities with the warmth and dark whimsy of Neil Gaiman” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Kirkus praised its “gripping worldbuilding, well-rounded characters, and fantastic horror.”

Perfect for readers who love The Secret Garden meets Crimson Peak, and fans of Holly Black, Melissa Albert, and Neil Gaiman. This one has crossover appeal for all ages—eerie, beautiful, and impossible to put down.

Come browse. This shadow is waiting for you.

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