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The Quickening
The Quickening | Rhiannon Ward
6 posts | 5 read | 17 to read
''If you like gothic mystery, buckle up! This atmospheric read has it all'' Woman magazine ''An historical novel dripping with menace'' Shari Lapena, author of The End of Her *********** England, 1925. Louisa Drew lost her husband in the First World War and her six-year-old twin sons in the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918. Newly re-married and seven months pregnant, Louisa is asked by her employer to travel to Clewer Hall in Sussex where she is to photograph the contents of the house for auction. She learns Clewer Hall was host to an infamous sance in 1896, and that the lady of the house has asked those who gathered back then to come together once more to recreate the evening. When a mysterious child appears on the grounds, Louisa finds herself compelled to investigate and becomes embroiled in the strange happenings of the house. Gradually, she unravels the long-held secrets of the inhabitants and what really happened thirty years before... and discovers her own fate is entwined with that of Clewer Hall''s. For fans of The Silent Companions, The Little Stranger and The Familiars, an exquisitely crafted and compelling mystery that invites the reader in to the crumbling Clewer Hall to help unlock its secrets. ********** ''Utterly brilliant... full of secrets and deliciously creepy'' Lisa Hall, author of The Perfect Couple ''A spooky treat, which had me turning the pages faster and faster'' Cass Green, author of In a Cottage in a Wood
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DebbieGrillo
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LeahBergen
The Quickening | Rhiannon Ward
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A creepy house, a mysterious child and séances? Let‘s see what this one‘s all about…

Ruthiella I‘m a closet Victorian! I love the idea of a séance- real or fake! ? 2y
Tamra @Ruthiella me too! 👻 2y
kspenmoll Sounds fascinating! 2y
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LeslieO Sounds great for spooky season! 2y
jlhammar Oooh, sounds good. Great cover! 2y
DGRachel That cover is gorgeous and the book sounds amazing! 2y
Cathythoughts Sounds great , stacking. 2y
Cathythoughts Love the cover too ♥️ 2y
LeahBergen @Ruthiella @Ruthiella Yep, that‘s me, too. 😆 2y
LeahBergen @kspenmoll @LeslieO @jlhammar @DGRachel @Cathythoughts I‘m only a little ways in but it seems quite fun, so far. 🤞 And yes, I thought it was a pretty cover, too! 2y
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emmaturi
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This was really good historical fiction story, set in England in 1925. If you like gothic, secrets, atmospheric and a creepy house. This is for you.

Tamra Sounds perfect! 2y
emmaturi Yes it was really good @Tamra 2y
Tamra @emmaturi I order it on Kindle. 👻🏚️ 2y
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Icepop
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Just about to start this. Love the cover!

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STORYBOOK-CAFE
The Quickening | Rhiannon Ward
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A powerful, spine-tingling, beautifully written gothic mystery full of real, complex characters, smart, dark twists and utterly immersive historical detail. It's twisty and atmospheric, seriously creepy, and has an inspiring central character I was rooting for. Mystery, ghosts and a hint of romance - what's not to love? 🍂🌫️🍂

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Emma_PK
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A quick enjoyable read that gets immediately into events and sweeps you along. It has gothic horror style and is mixed with elements of spiritualism and mystery. It offers a wonderfully creepy, eerie atmosphere, reminiscent of deMaurier's Rebecca. If you're interested in having a spooky, rich and mysterious read, this is worth a look.