The Midnight House: A sweeping mystery of love, war and long-hidden secrets, and a Richard and Judy Book Club pick
Autor Amanda Gearden Limba Engleză Paperback – 16 feb 2023
The spellbinding RICHARD AND JUDY BOOKCLUB PICK about a mysterious house and an old family secret . . .
'Wonderful storytelling. I loved it' Rachel Hore
'A mystery spanning generations, evocative and beautifully written' Tracy Rees
'A mesmerising debut novel, lush and gorgeous, with a rich family tale to tell' Richard and Judy Book Club
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People disappear. Secrets remain . . .
1940: In south-west Ireland, the young and beautiful Lady Charlotte Rathmore is pronounced dead after she mysteriously disappears by the lake of Blackwater Hall.
In London, on the brink of the Blitz, Nancy Rathmore is grieving Charlotte's death when a letter arrives containing a secret that she is sworn to keep - one that will change her life for ever.
2019: Disgraced young journalist Ellie Fitzgerald flees Dublin for the safety of rural Kerry. When she discovers a faded letter, tucked inside the pages of an old book from Blackwater Hall, she finds herself drawn in by the mystery of Lady Charlotte's disappearance, and uncovers a long-buried secret...
Sweeping from the wilds of beautiful Ireland to wartime London, this is perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Eve Chase and Lucinda Riley.
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'A wonderful tale of family secrets, brimming with lush historical detail' HAZEL GAYNOR
'I was pulled in from page one. It's beautiful' LIZ FENWICK
'I really loved it. A wonderful mystery. Atmospheric and wonderfully escapist' LORNA COOK
'A gorgeous setting, wonderful characters and secrets that kept me glued to the pages' JENNY ASHCROFT
'Intriguing, moving and I loved the way the stories moved back and forth in time' SINÉAD MORIARTY
Real readers adore this book...
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Love love love this book! Fabulous female characters. I was totally invested in the story. I couldn't wait to get back to it'
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐I was absolutely captivated. Wonderful and rich. I couldn't put it down'
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A wonderful read and a spellbinding mystery with wonderful characters that leap off the page. This was beautifully written with the story spanning generations'
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I have been completely immersed and unwilling to put this one down. This is an absolute gem and a must. A beautiful story'
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I've been reading a lot of dual time books, and this one has to be up there with the best . . . a brilliant read'
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1472283740
Pagini: 352
Dimensiuni: 130 x 198 x 38 mm
Greutate: 0.3 kg
Editura: Headline
Colecția Headline Review
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Descriere
People disappear. Secrets remain...
'A wonderful and incredibly rich novel . . . I wasn't able to put it down till I reached the end. I was absolutely captivated by the atmosphere, and the characters. Would recommend to anyone! *****' REAL READER REVIEW
'I've been reading a lot of dual time books, and this one has to be up there with the best . . . a brilliant read *****' REAL READER REVIEW
'I was totally invested in the story and couldn't wait to get back to it every night. Fabulous female characters . . . love love love this book! *****' REAL READER REVIEW
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My Dearest T, Whatever you hear, do not believe it for a moment...
1940: In south-west Ireland, the young and beautiful Lady Charlotte Rathmore is pronounced dead after she mysteriously disappears by the lake of Blackwater Hall. In London, on the brink of the Blitz, Nancy Rathmore is grieving Charlotte's death when a letter arrives containing a secret that she is sworn to keep - one that will change her life for ever.
2019: Decades later, Ellie Fitzgerald is forced to leave Dublin disgraced and heartbroken. Abandoning journalism, she returns to rural Kerry to weather out the storm. But, when she discovers a faded letter, tucked inside the pages of an old book, she finds herself drawn in by a long-buried secret. And as Ellie begins to unravel the mystery, it becomes clear that the letter might hold the key to more than just Charlotte's disappearance.
An unforgettable and spellbinding story of secrets, war, love and sacrifice, perfect for readers of Kate Morton, Eve Chase and Louise Douglas.
Recenzii
TRACY REES RACHEL HORE HAZEL GAYNOR
1940
In Ireland, Lady Charlotte Rathmore is pronounced dead after she disappears by the inky lake of Blackwater Hall. In war-torn London, Nancy Rathmore is grieving Charlotte's death when a letter arrives containing a shocking secret that Nancy is sworn to keep - one that will change her life for ever.
2019
Journalist Ellie Fitzgerald leaves Dublin for Kerry to escape a scandal. There she uncovers a faded letter, which holds a long-buried mystery - one that might prove the key to more than just Lady Charlotte's disappearance...
'Atmospheric' 'Beautiful' 'Gorgeous'
LORNA COOK LIZ FENWICK JENNY ASHCROFT
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