Two women. One house. Centuries of secrets.East Sussex Coast, 1855Violet Hargreaves is the lonely daughter of a widowed industrialist, and an aspiring Pre-Raphaelite painter. One day, the naïve eighteen-year-old meets the mysterious and handsome Edwin on the beach. He promises her a world beyond the small coastal village she’s trapped in. But after she ignores warnings about Edwin, a chain of … after she ignores warnings about Edwin, a chain of terrible events begins to unfold for Violet…
East Sussex Coast, 2016
For thriller-writer Ella Daniels, the house on the cliff, where she’s moved with her young family, is the perfect place to overcome writer’s block. But there’s a strange atmosphere that settles once they move in – and Ella’s intrigued when she hears stories of brutal murders in the house next door more than 150 years ago. When Ella uncovers a portrait of a beautiful young girl named Violet Hargreaves, who went missing at the same time as the horrific crimes, she becomes determined to find out what happened. And in trying to lay Violet’s ghost to rest, Ella must face ghosts of her own…
This haunting timeslip tale is perfect for fans of Kate Riordan, Tracy Rees, Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley.
Praise for Kerry Barrett
‘A fantastic and engaging read. Kerry Barrett truly is a very talented author. It’s absolutely perfect for summer holidays or wintry days snuggled on the sofa.’ – Bab’s Bookshelf
‘This was a really enjoyable read. I highly recommend this book.’ – Fiona’s Book Reviews
‘There aren’t enough stars for this fun, deep and relaxing read. Highly recommended.’ – Michelle, Goodreads Reviewer
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Great read!
Some parts were very engaging, but alarming . It was a page turner dealing with different time eras and how the same characters were involved.
I loved it. The ending is totally a surprise!
This was interesting from the get go and the ending was a real surprise. I liked the way the author went back and forth between the two times and the main characters were well developed. I will definitely look for more by this author.
This book was hard to put down. I must confess I turned to the back to read the end. It is somewhat sad. A person dies, but that person is content.
The more the story revealed, the more I wanted to keep reading. I loved the complexity of the characters of both time frames. Believable and poignant.
Haunting mystery
Very good, a well thought out plot. It switches back and forth in time but very easy to follow. Well written.