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The Shadowing

Rhiannon Ward

7 Reviews

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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Crime & mystery, Historical mysteries, Fantasy, Historical fiction, Ghosts & poltergeists

For fans of The Silent Companions and The Familiars, a propulsive gothic mystery that invites the reader to unlock the secrets of Nottinghamshire's infamous Southwell workhouse.

When well-to-do Hester learns of her sister Mercy's death at a Nottinghamshire workhouse, she travels to Southwell to find out how her sister ended up at such a place.

Haunted by her sister's ghost, Hester sets out to uncover the truth, when the official story reported by the workhouse master proves to be untrue. Mercy was pregnant - both her and the baby are said to be dead of cholera, but the workhouse hasn't had an outbreak for years.

Hester discovers a strange trend in the workhouse of children going missing. One woman tells her about the Pale Lady, a ghostly figure that steals babies in the night. Is this lady a myth or is something more sinister afoot at the Southwell poorhouse?

As Hester investigates, she uncovers a conspiracy, one that someone is determined to keep a secret, no matter the cost...

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'A creepy, evocative mystery' Heat

'An historical novel dripping with menace' Shari Lapena

'If you like gothic mystery, buckle up! This atmospheric read has it all' Woman magazine

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Praise for The Shadowing

  • A creepy, evocative mystery - Heat

  • An historical novel dripping with menace, featuring a sympathetic heroine, seances, and family secrets-there's so much to love about The Quickening! - Shari Lapena, author of The End of Her

  • If you like gothic mystery, buckle up! This atmospheric read has it all - Woman magazine

  • A spooky treat, which had me turning the pages faster and faster - Cass Green, author of In a Cottage in a Wood

  • Utterly brilliant... full of secrets and deliciously creepy, I raced through it - Lisa Hall, author of The Perfect Couple

  • A powerful, spine-tingling, beautifully written gothic mystery full of real, complex characters, smart, dark twists and utterly immersive historical detail - Hayley Webster

  • It's twisty and atmospheric, seriously creepy, and has an inspiring central character I was rooting for - Cressida McLaughlin

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