In this gothic mystery/romance set in New York at the turn of the twentieth century, young aspiring artist Andrew Wyndham is offered a position at Seacliff, the Long Island home of wealthy industrialist Duncan Stewart.
Andrew thankfully accepts the offer to tutor Stewart’s son, hoping to save enough money to travel to Paris and pursue his love of painting.
Once at Seacliff, Andrew finds himself immersed in mysteries. How did Stewart’s father die? Why are the residents of Seacliff so secretive? And what are these feelings he is having towards other men? Andrew makes friends and unseen enemies while he strives to fit into a lifestyle he does not understand. At the same time he brings a sense of belonging, closure, and new beginning to his young charge Tim, Stewart, and the other residents of Seacliff.
Accurately portraying GLBT history and attitudes in New York during the time of the novel, Pierce has written an intriguing novel appropriate for any mystery, fiction, or romance collection at a public library. [Please note: this is a reprint of the 2007 limited edition by Haworth Press.]
Reviewer: s.n.