In this atmospheric, intriguing historical mystery brimming with psychological tension, an unexpected inheritance plunges beloved British mystery author Josephine Tey into a disturbing puzzle of dark secrets eerily connecting the present and the past.
When Josephine Tey unexpectedly inherits Red Barn Cottage from her estranged godmother, the will stipulates that she must personally claim the … claim the house in the Suffolk countryside. But Josephine is not the only benefactor — a woman named Lucy Kyte is also in Hester’s will.
Sorting through the artifacts of her godmother’s life, Josephine is intrigued by an infamous death committed on the cottage’s grounds a century before. Yet this old crime — dubbed the Red Barn murder — still seems to haunt the tight-knit village and its remote inhabitants. Is it just superstition, or is there a very real threat that is frightening the locals? Could the truth be related to the mysterious Lucy Kyte, who no one in the village admits to knowing?
With a palpable sense of evil thickening around her, Josephine must untangle historic tragedy from present danger and prevent a deadly cycle from beginning once more.
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Really interesting story with lots of historical detail!
the story line was different and very entertaining. I enjoyed the descriptions of clothes and buildings and people. it held my interest.
I read a sample of the book, and now I feel that I should go back and start the series at the beginning.
It was good, moved a little slow but characters were interesting.
Too wordy, flowery.
Not much.
It’s about something unplanned can change your course in life.
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Too much repeating of the plot in this book. Usually enjoy Nicola Upton’s books. This one was boring. But the cottage in this story is featured in future Josephine Tey stories.
It was a little slow but don’t give up on this book. Some of the twists and turns lead nowhere and maybe could have been eliminated but that is how the author tries to keep you guessing.
I just could not get into this book! Nothing drew me in.
Interesting conceit using Josephine Tey as the protagonist.
Excellent writing. Great dialogue.