The Mill River Recluse
by Darcie Chan
The Mill River Recluse by Darcie Chan holds a well received rating of 3.55 out of 5, based on 15.8K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 314 pages.
About The Mill River Recluse
Disfigured by the blow of an abusive husband, and suffering her entire life with severe social anxiety disorder, the widow Mary McAllister spends almost sixty years secluded in a white marble mansion overlooking the town of Mill River, Vermont.Her links to the outside world are few: the mail, the media, an elderly priest with a guilty habit of pilfering spoons, and a bedroom window with a view of the town below.Most longtime residents of Mill River consider the marble house and its occupant peculiar, though insignificant, fixtures. An arsonist, a covetous nurse, and the endearing village idiot are among the few who have ever seen Mary.Newcomers to Mill River -- a police officer and his daughter and a new fourth grade teacher -- are also curious about the reclusive old woman. But only Father Michael O’Brien knows Mary and the secret she keeps -- one that, once revealed, will change all of their lives forever.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Darcie Chan |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 314 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Chick-lit, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.55 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,821 |
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What genre is The Mill River Recluse?
The Mill River Recluse is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Chick-lit. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Mill River Recluse worth reading?
Based on 15.8K reader ratings, The Mill River Recluse has an average score of 3.55 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Mill River Recluse?
The Mill River Recluse has 314 pages.
Who wrote The Mill River Recluse?
The Mill River Recluse was written by Darcie Chan. It was first published in 2014.
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