From debut author Kit Mayquist, a propulsive and atmospheric modern Gothic with all the splendor ofÂ The Great Gatsby . . .Â and all the secrets, lies, and darkness that opulence can hide.

Med school dropout Lena is desperate for a job, any job, to help her parents, who are approaching bankruptcy after her father was injured and laid off nearly simultaneously. So when she is offered a position, against all odds, working for one of Bostonâ€™s most elite families, the illustrious and secretive Verdeaus, she knows she must accept itâ€”no matter how bizarre the interview or how vague the job description.
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By day, she is assistant to the family doctor and his charge, Jonathan, the sickly, poetic, drunken heir to the family empire, who is as difficult as his illness is mysterious. By night, Lena discovers the more sinister side of the family, as she works overtime at their lavish parties, helping to hide their self-destructive tendencies . . . and trying not to fall for Jonathanâ€™s alluring sister, Audrey.Â But when she stumbles upon the knowledge that the Verdeau patriarch is the one responsible for the ruin of her own family, Lena vows to get revengeâ€”a poison-filled quest that leads her further into this hedonistic world than she ever bargained for, forcing her to decide how muchâ€”and whoâ€”she's willing to sacrifice for payback.
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The perfect next read for fans ofÂ Mexican Gothic,Â Tripping ArcadiaÂ is a page-turning and shocking tale with an unforgettable protagonist that explores family legacy and inheritance, the sacrifices we must make to get by in todayâ€™s world, and the intoxicating, dangerous power of wealth.

Dutton