When an American heir restores his family’s ancient estate in England, strange noises begin to echo from beneath the ruins. As he investigates the source of the relentless scratching and whispering in the walls, he uncovers a horrifying secret buried deep in his family's past. H.P. LOVECRAFT [1890-1937], born in Providence, Rhode Island, was an American writer known for his horror, fantasy, and science fiction stories. Both of Lovecraft's parents suffered from mental illness, which greatly influenced his youth. He began writing at an early age but had a limited readership during his lifetime. Today, Lovecraft is regarded as an icon of popular culture and is considered one of the most influential and innovative horror writers of the 20th century, often compared to Edgar Allan Poe.