The Midnight Estate

'Moving, atmospheric and full of heart . . . A beautifully layered story, blending the eerie pull of a gothic mystery with the emotional depth of family drama' EMMA PEI YIN

'A gripping story . . . Kelly Rimmer is a gifted writer' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY

'Rimmer's clever book within a book showcases her storytelling mastery, unlocking a mystery loaded with love, hope - and secrets' HERALD SUN

'Rimmer invests her story with a spritz of romantic tension and an involving cast of characters, crafting a wrong-footing family mystery' THE AGE

In the aftermath of a tumultuous year, Fiona Winslow finds solace in the decaying grandeur of Wurimbirra, the rambling family estate on Australia's east coast. Intent on restoring it - despite her mother's objections - Fiona discovers the keys to not only the dilapidated country mansion, but a secret buried for generations.

When a book, The Midnight Estate, catches her attention, Fiona is plunged into a tale that mirrors her own life - a story of love, loss and betrayal. She dismisses the similarities as coincidence, but as she's drawn deeper into the story, the lines between fiction and reality blur, and Fiona must ask herself: how well does she know her own family?

A gothic epic that spans generations, The Midnight Estate is a chilling journey through a family's darkest secrets and the haunting echoes they leave behind.

Readers are captivated by The Midnight Estate . . .

'A must read for those who enjoy gothic and eerie fiction set in old houses'

'I didn't want it to end'

'Danger, suspense, tragedy, but also love and hopefulness'

'Memories, mystery, family, secrets, love and betrayal . . . a remarkable story'

'A book within a book that explores the weight of family secrets and extraordinary acts of humanity in equal measure . . . an emotional, haunting tale' JULIA KELLY

'Mesmerising, had me glued to the pages from beginning to end. Absorbing, important, impactful' LOUISE FEIN

'A stunning novel full of heart, hope and enduring love in all its forms. A heart-wrenching mystery to savour' AMANDA GEARD

About the Author

Kelly Rimmer is the author of historical and contemporary fiction, including The Warsaw Orphan, The Things We Cannot Say and The Secret Daughter, with 3 million books sold. Her books have been translated into dozens of languages and have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today. Since 2022, Kelly has owned and operated Collins Booksellers Orange, the last remaining bookstore in the regional city she calls home.