Idolatry

Set in Boston during the mid-19th century, the narrative unfolds in a grand granite hotel overlooking a graveyard. Guests navigate the hotel's dignified entrance, engaging in rituals like checking the register for familiar names. On a particular evening in May 1853, the last entry in the register is that of Doctor Hiero Glyphic, hinting at an intriguing story that is about to unfold. The atmosphere combines historical detail with a sense of suspense, inviting readers to explore the lives of the guests and the mysteries of the hotel.