The House of Montresor #2

Edana Fortunato is the sole surviving heir of two great families: clan Fortunato and the House of Montresor. The terms of her inheritence dictate that not only must she demonstrate she is of sound mind, free of the shadow of madness and melancholy that have plagued the Fortunato bloodline, she must also inhabit the estate for a period of one month or else lose her claim to the Fortunato and Montresor lands. Edana has still to meet her guardian, the enigmatic Count Montresor, but malevolent stares from the shadows, and a whispered warning during a visit with her ailing grandmother, lead Edana to wonder if she wants any part of what The House of Montresor has in store. In Edgar Allan Poe's gothic short story, "The Cask of Amontillado," the villanous Montresor gleefully tells the tale of depraved vengeance he carries out upon his unsuspecting rival, Fortunato. Poe fans have long speculated what grave insult warranted so cruel a death for the hapless victim and why Montresor chooses to confess the crime fifty years after the murder. The House of Montresor is a sequel to Poe's classic revenge tale, delving into the mystery of the enigmatic murderer's motive and ultimate fate.

Characters: Edana Fortunato, Montresor