“A supernatural thriller, weaving witches and ghosts, together, in one spine-tingling tale.”The English Civil War. The Royalists of King Charles I, and Cromwell’s Parliamentarians, battle, both eager to lay claim to a tattered country, where life has become cheap and death trivial.Though, for the lowly commoner, a greater, far more devious, war rages. It threatens the souls of the weak, timid and … souls of the weak, timid and needy. Seeking refuge in the Lord’s word, God-fearing folk employ the skills of one man, the Witchfinder. His success speaks of his talent, to seek out, punish and rid the countryside of Witches, the Devil’s Whores.
2016 – A paranormal team are called to investigate, as poltergeist activity brings terror to one family. Under the cover of darkness, in silent suburbia, an endless night of battle against evil ensues, until finally, a new day dawns.
Lies, secrets, and treachery, it seems, are never forgotten. Welcome to Manningtree…
“A chilling seamless blend of history and horror.” – Beverley Lee, author of the Gabriel Davenport series
“A darkly delicious tale that chills as it burns…leaves a delicious shiver down the spine.” – James Fahy, author of the Phoebe Harkness series
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I was aware this book a deeper look into the Manningtree Account and the author delved into deeper explanation of those heinous events and factual accounts. What I wasn’t aware is how confused I personally would be reading this simultaneously with 9 other books. I don’t recommend doing that, as this author’s poetic style paints the picture, sets the mood and ensnares your soul into a world where horrific crimes took place. My emotions were mirrored the characters with every turn of the page. The atrocities women faced irked me and I have a foul taste in my mouth for the Witch-finder General, the demonic man.
I agree with the other reviewer, keep a candle burning! BUT do add this one to your TBR list!
What drew me to this book was the cover followed by the title. It wasn’t until I finished the book that I saw how much the title reflected the story… life, love, innocence, friendship, guilt. The fragility of it all. All delicate things. All ruined.
The Ruin of Delicate Things is a well written story of grief, love and guilt. I happened to read this at night during a lightning and thunder storm with pounding rain which heightened the effect. Lee’s descriptive passages are well written; setting the backdrop for this story of terror and grief. Why don’t characters listen when you try to tell them something or warn them? Why in the world would someone willing go inside a creepy abandoned and foreboding house on the cusp of a brewing storm? Someone always has to pay for the sins of the past…
Lee easily led me into the story even though I knew something bad was going to happen. I kept telling Dan and Faye don’t open the door, stay in the cottage, don’t go outside, stay out of the woods; but they didn’t listen to me. And me? I couldn’t stop reading and turning the next page until, I too, disappeared into this story of dread and dark magic.
Sidebar: I’ve read Lee’s Gabriel Davenport series and found it just as horrifically enticing, if not more so, as The Ruin of Delicate Things.
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What a spooky affair!! After a bit of a slow start, this book really takes off. By 60% I was totally creeped out. I enjoyed the present day scenes the most, building in intensity, cranking up the chill factor, until depositing us at a totally unexpected ending!
I just finished reading this precious gem last night and I’m still reeling. Goosebumps all over! This is the kind of book that I go back to, often, as it wakes up my imagination and touches on all those things that go bump in the night and awaken my senses. Maybe some people will find it scary, for me it’s eerie and magical. The whole ambiance is so well done, it wraps around you with cold, clawing fingers and does not let go. The storylines entwine like poisonous vines throughout the pages, keep you locked in a grip you just don’t want to leave until you’re done with it. The writing is exquisite, and where the author most excells: she can go from the Elizabethan England style of conversation to a vivid account of paranormal activity that will be credible enough to make you sit a little forward on your chair and grip the sides of it, to a relate that is so professional and factual as to feel like you are indeed immersed in redtape reports. One of the best books I’ve read lately, I seriously cannot understand how this hasn’t got more reads and reviews, it is THAT GOOD!!!