About this book
Rita's haunting novel The Mystery of a Turkish Bath begins when an extraordinarily beautiful stranger appears in the steam-filled baths of an exclusive Hampshire hotel, captivating the guests with her mysterious presence and inexplicable powers.
Set in the luxurious world of a late nineteenth-century seaside resort—a refuge for the wealthy and infirm—this supernatural mystery unfolds as the enigmatic Princess reveals occult abilities that fascinate and unsettle those around her. When Colonel Estcourt recognizes her as a woman from his past, a woman he once expected to marry before she vanished into a marriage with a Russian prince, the tension deepens. As demonstrations of her supernatural gifts become increasingly unsettling, the guests find themselves drawn into a world of dark intrigue and psychological suspense.
Written under the pseudonym Rita by the prolific E.M. Gollan, this penetrating ghost story explores the dangers of obsession with the occult and the transformative power of encounters with the unexplainable. The narrative examines how a single stranger's arrival can unravel the carefully ordered lives of respectable society, leaving Mrs. Jefferson and her companions questioning their deepest convictions about reality and the supernatural.
Perfect for readers who crave atmospheric Victorian-era fiction blending mystery with horror elements, this audiobook delivers a compelling exploration of desire, ambition, and the terrifying consequences of dabbling in forces beyond human comprehension.
