tech
March 6, 2026
The Infamous Gilberts by Angela Tomaski review
A decaying gothic mansion tells the story of the family who once lived there, in this pitch-perfect debut of disappearances, betrayal and despair
TL;DR
- The novel "The Infamous Gilberts" by Angela Tomaski focuses on the last guardian, Maximus, as he recounts the history of the crumbling Thornwalk estate.
- The story covers 100 years of family life, with each of the 70 chapters corresponding to a specific item or absence of an item.
- Inspired by the National Trust's purchase of Tyntesfield, the book emphasizes the preciousness of objects tied to people and memories.
- The narrative voice is compared to that of "The Remains of the Day," offering a reverent and drily funny tone.
- Despite recounting dark events, the narrator's distancing technique insulates the reader from intense plot, focusing on a slow, droll, nostalgia-fueled telling.
Continue reading the original article