The Ghostwriter by Gabrielle Gerstley
“I can’t believe you live here.”
“I know,” Sylvia says. She smiles and steps aside for me to drag my suitcase through the entrance hall.
“There’s ivy trellises for chrissakes. Ivy trellises.”
“I’m glad you like it.”
We sit on her loveseat in the foyer. It is afternoon, and the sun is starting to wane and drip shade on the room. I take a sip of the earl grey tea she delivers on a worn gold platter. Her tea set is pretty, scalloped and covered in tiny, blood-red flowers. I rub my sweating hands on the velvet fabric of the sofa, hoping it won’t leave a stain.
“I’m very glad you were able to come for the weekend. I’d like to see you up here once a month to meet about your progress.”
“I can’t thank you enough for hiring me, and for entrusting me with your story.”
She nods, smiling again. Her home smells like slivered almonds. A grandfather clock beats in the corner. There’s a large bookcase against the wall and shelves filled with tchotchke...
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“I know,” Sylvia says. She smiles and steps aside for me to drag my suitcase through the entrance hall.
“There’s ivy trellises for chrissakes. Ivy trellises.”
“I’m glad you like it.”
We sit on her loveseat in the foyer. It is afternoon, and the sun is starting to wane and drip shade on the room. I take a sip of the earl grey tea she delivers on a worn gold platter. Her tea set is pretty, scalloped and covered in tiny, blood-red flowers. I rub my sweating hands on the velvet fabric of the sofa, hoping it won’t leave a stain.
“I’m very glad you were able to come for the weekend. I’d like to see you up here once a month to meet about your progress.”
“I can’t thank you enough for hiring me, and for entrusting me with your story.”
She nods, smiling again. Her home smells like slivered almonds. A grandfather clock beats in the corner. There’s a large bookcase against the wall and shelves filled with tchotchke...
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Summary: A young writer visits Sylvia's mysterious home to help uncover the truth behind her friend Evie's de...
Review: The story beautifully weaves together elements of mystery, friendship, and grief in a captivating na...
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