1867. On a dark and chilling night Eliza Caine arrives in Norfolk to take up her position as governess at Gaudlin Hall. As she makes her way across the station platform,a pair of invisible hands push her from behind into the path of an approaching train. She is only saved by the vigilance of a passing doctor.It is the start of a journey into a world of abandoned children,unexplained occurrences and terrifying experiences which Eliza will have to overcome if she is to survive the secrets that lie within Gaudlin's walls...
Publisher: Transworld Publishers LtdISBN: 9780552778428Number of pages: 352Weight: 241 gDimensions: 198 x 127 x 21 mm
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Wonderfully creepy...This magnificently eerie novel takes us on a skilful journey through fearA superior ghost story... Truly spine-tinglingA lesson in classic storytelling... Boyne takes us on a highly original,entertaining journey that,like all great ghost stories,saves its most unexpected twist for the very endGreat fun...A constant barrage of surprises and the pace is terrific
John Boyne
Irish author John Boyne is undoubtedly best-known for his powerful multi-award winning novel of The Holocaust,The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Writing for adults and children alike,his other works includeThe Absolutist,A History of Loneliness,Noah Barleywater Runs AwayandThe Boy At The Top Of The Mountain.
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