Back Cover Blurb:
Established in the guest cottage at Pilgrim’s End on the pretext of painting the portrait of its aged mistress, artist Diana Adams had a method to her seeming kindness: she had to find the original deed to the estate, for it would prove, beyond doubt, that Diana was its rightful owner.
But the legacy she unearthed was a testament of terror, created by a master of evil to whom violent death was no stranger.
With her own life now at stake, there was only one man to whom Diana could turn. But would he believe her? And if he did, could he reach her in time?
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication Date: 1967
Rating: 3 Stars
My Two-Cents:
My copy of PILGRIM’S END was from the first printing in 1967. The cover shows a dark haired woman, and the blurb on the back calls the heroine “Diana.” However, within the story the heroine is a blonde named Diane. (Diane’s love interest in the book goes from being named Mark to Jim a couple of times. Same guy!) Needless to say, quality control was lax.
After the death of her parents, artist Diane Adams travels to the Pilgrim’s End estate in Virginia to stake her claim to the property, but first she must find the deed hidden somewhere within its walls. Diane is only there a short while to paint the current mistress’s portrait, and unfortunately she’s not the only one who wants Pilgrim’s End for themselves, which puts her life in danger. The story had a so-so build up to an exciting ending.
The author of this book was also an artist/painter, so you can tell she knew her stuff.