The Manor House: A Novel

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny and What She Knew comes the terrifying story of what can happen after all your dreams come true

Be careful what you wish for...

Childhood sweethearts Nicole and Tom are a normal, loving couple—until a massive lottery win changes their lives overnight.

Soon they’ve moved into a custom-built state-of-the-art Glass Barn on the stunning grounds of Lancaut Manor in Gloucestershire. They have fancy cars, expensive hobbies, and an exclusive lifestyle they never could have imagined.

But this dream world quickly turns into a nightmare when Tom is found dead in the swimming pool. Was Tom’s death a tragic accident, or was it something worse?

Nicole is devastated. Tom was her rock. And their beautiful barn —with all its smart features that never seem to work for her—is beginning to feel very lonely. But she’s not entirely by herself out there in the country. There’s a nice young couple who live in the Manor itself along with their middle-aged housekeeper who has the Coach House. And an old friend of Tom’s from school has turned up to help her get through her grief. 

But big money can bring big problems and big threats. And is Nicole's life in danger as well?

Nicole’s beginning to feel like a little fish in a big glass bowl.

Surrounded by piranhas.

Don't miss these other chilling novels by New York Times bestselling author Gilly Macmillan:

The Long Weekend

To Tell You the Truth

The Nanny

I Know You

Odd Child Out

The Perfect Girl

What She Knew

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Published Nov 7, 2023

336 pages

Average rating: 7.21

52 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Julie Lalande
Jun 23, 2024
6/10 stars
Greed! This book was read on Audible and was well read by the narrator. The multiple characters all seem to have mysterious sides to their personalities. The halls of the homes and the smart devises make for a creepy environment. Tom appears to be the only normal person with strong values and because of his death; the investigation begins. The thought from the readers was that their may be a 2nd book to this one. Its really reads like a series and a continued dynasty of sorts. It had fair reviews.
Pavlinas
Dec 10, 2023
10/10 stars
Guys this book! So many twists and turns and so suspenseful! You think you know but till the end things are happening! Highly recommend!!!!
willis
Nov 21, 2023
8/10 stars
Not something I would normally read but the constant twists kept me on my toes

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