


4.5⭐️ • The Undoing of Violet Claybourne by Emily Critchley is a gothic mystery set in 1938 at Thornleigh Hall. Gillian, a lonely teen, befriends Violet Claybourne and visits her decaying estate. A tragic accident entangles Gillian in the manipulative schemes of Violet‘s sisters, leading to betrayal, guilt, and decades of consequences. Alternating between 1938 and 1999, the novel explores family secrets, mental health, and the cost of belonging.