Description
After a broken love affair, biographer Kate Kennedy retires to a remote cottage on the wild Essex coast to work on her new book, until her landlord's daughter uncovers a Roman site nearby and long-buried passions are unleashed...
In her lonely cottage, Kate is terrorized by mysterious forces. What do these ghosts want? Should the truth about the violent events of long ago be exposed or remain concealed? Kate must struggle for her life against earthbound spirits and ancient curses as hate, jealousy, revenge and passion do battle across the centuries...
Perfect for fans of Christina Courtenay, Nicola Cornick and Elizabeth Chadwick!
Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine:
'Atmospheric'
'Enthralling'
'Spellbinding'
'Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre'
'Immensely and deeply immersive fiction'
'I loved every minute'
'An exceptional writer of great books'
'You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more'
'A joy to read'
'Captivating and engrossing'
A gripping historical timeslip suspense novel from the Sunday Times bestseller
About the Author
A historian by training, Barbara Erskine is the author of thirteen bestselling novels that demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural, plus three collections of short stories. Her books have appeared in at least twenty-six languages. Her first novel, Lady of Hay, has sold over three million copies worldwide. She lives with her family in an ancient manor house near Colchester and in a cottage near Hay-on-Wye.
Reviews
'Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson.' Sunday Times
'Readers of Barbara Erskine are held in thrall'
Woman's Realm
'Stephen King meeting Ruth Rendell'
Frank Delaney
'Barbara Erskine's storytelling talent is undeniable' The Times
Book Information
ISBN 9780007280773
Author Barbara Erskine
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 290g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 27mm
