Joss- a Reversion

Mary Blyth, a sales clerk whose life takes a dark turn when she is robbed, nearly murdered, and subsequently fired, believes her fortunes have shifted with the inheritance of an old house from a distant relative, Benjamin Batters. However, this seemingly fortuitous gift harbors sinister secrets. As murderous thugs and a mysterious threat from the Far East close in on her, Mary soon discovers that her newfound luck is anything but fortunate. The Joss, a Reversion is a gripping tale from Richard Marsh, the acclaimed author of The Beetle.‚ - Summary by Alan Winterrowd