Timid Elizabeth and her unusual and fearless friend Zenobia arrive at Witheringe House, the old manor where Elizabeth's father and he beloved sister Tourmaline lived as children. Zenobia loves it—she's convinced it's haunted and is eager to make contact with a spirit presence. Elizabeth is relieved when her efforts seem to come to nothing.
But strange things begin to happen at Witheringe House, especially in the East Wing, where Elizabeth and Zenobia have been forbidden to explore.
Why do the flowers and vines on the wallpaper in the nursery seem to be alive? Could it have something to do with the strange book that tells a different story after midnight? And what really happened to Tourmaline all those years ago?
Elizabeth and Zenobia is a wonderfully mysterious middle-grade adventure story about friendship and courage and the power of imagination.
'A lonely girl, a creepy house, spirit presences and long-ago mysteries—I’m completely in love with this novel.’ Karen Foxlee
‘Zenobia, in all her gruesome glory, is a wonderful character and the story has just the right amount of horror for young readers to handle.’ Otago Daily Times
‘Elizabeth and Zenobia brought back all the excitement I experienced when I first read The Secret Garden, but with a little extra fear! I loved reading it and it’s perfect for all brave souls aged 9 and up.’ Readings
‘Debut novelist Miller concocts a blend of Gothic horror and spine-tingling mystery...a fascinating tale that feels like Edgar Allen Poe, revisited...a stunning slow burn full of creepy atmospheric tension and heartbreaking loneliness. Eerie and dazzling—a perfect book for a dark and stormy afternoon or a favorite graveyard reading spot.’ Kirkus Review
