The Infamous Gilberts

In The Infamous Gilberts, Angela Tomaski masterfully intertwines humor and heartbreak as she explores the history of Thornwalk, a once-grand Gothic mansion that is about to be transformed into a luxury hotel. Guided by an intriguing narrator, readers discover the secrets of the estate’s rooms and the stories of five fatherless children whose lives unfold from the eve of World War II to the early 2000s. This darkly funny and distinctive family portrait captures a fragile world in transition, blending eccentricity with emotional depth.