The Attic at Wilton Place

'An utterly compelling, atmospheric, twisty domestic suspense novel that packs a real emotional punch.' Alice Hunter

The perfect life. The perfect home. But at what price?

Introspective Ruth Parker is desperate for love and attention. Overlooked as a child by her cold and critical mother, her pain manifests in loneliness and a crippling lack of self-esteem. When glamorous actress ‘Aunt’ Vanessa, her mother’s childhood friend, shows an interest in her, Ruth basks in the blinding light of her attention.

Once Ruth escapes to university in London, Aunt Vanessa invites her to Wilton Place, her stunning Belgravia residence. As she blossoms under Vanessa’s guidance, Ruth finds herself torn between student life and the hypnotic, luxurious confines of Wilton Place. Belgravia wins out, but when Ruth explores the gloomy attic of her new home and finds a hidden, locked door, she discovers that Vanessa is hiding the darkest of secrets from her childhood, secrets that threaten everything Ruth knew about her own mother.

How far will Ruth go to find the truth - and how much does she really want to know?

A twisty, Gothic-inspired chiller that fans of Kate Morton, Louise Douglas and Kathleen McGurl will love.

Readers can't put down The Attic at Wilton Place:

'I loved The Attic at Wilton Place. The wonderful writing and characterisation drew me in instantly, as did the hint of secrets soon to be revealed. A satisfying read - highly recommended!' Elisabeth Carpenter

‘I loved it so much and couldn’t put it down. First class story, first class character development. Everything I relish in a novel.' Amanda Robson

‘Brilliantly addictive and absorbing, with that perfect touch of darkness I have come to expect from this author. I devoured it in an evening!’ D.E. White

‘This book was easily one of the best I’ve read in the last few years … the story kept me hooked ... I struggled to put it down … The twist at the end where her motives are revealed were not what I was expecting at all… ’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Another suspense-filled book by C E Rose. I literally could not put it down … I can definitely recommend this book, with it's Gothic feel.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Heart-pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘I thoroughly loved this book. The characters were wonderful and very easy to identify with. I would definitely recommend … and I have bought several of this author’s books.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘C.E. Rose is a marvellous storyteller. With terrific characterization and a well drawn plot this is another well written, compelling read that I had trouble putting down. Highly recommended…’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Wow! … It was a great read and I would recommend it to anyone who has a mother.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘This is a unique, different story which I love. The characters were well written … I was very Impressed with C E Rose’s storytelling … Definitely worth a read …’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘A real page-turner full of dark secrets and mysteries to unravel.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Honestly, I’m at a loss for words … It was a whole thrilling entire experience. CE Rose got me hooked from the very start with this plot…’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review