Historical
Retiring from a life in the media, journalist Martha Nelson finds herself feeling lost and struggles to adapt to her new, quieter life. When a local history group asks her to compile a book about her village, Martha stumbles across the dilapidated ruin of Lapston Manor and her curiosity is piqued. There is talk of an unexpected death, a change of ownership and a mysterious shadow of a woman called Madame Roussell. The journalist in Martha is intrigued.
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
A wonderful book for lovers of historical fiction. A book that goes back & forth in time. I was immediately drawn into the story and the characters are very well written.
I've just finished both of Jan Harvey's fabulous books which I bought on my kindle. Wow what can I say.. I was hooked from page 1 and totally engrossed in both books. The first was a hard read at times but so well written. I can't wait for book 3 and just wonder if Martha and Rory will be in there?
I have just finished The Slow Death of Maxwell Carrick and I have to say I loved it. I live in the village where it is set and I recognised so many places which made it more special. I didn't want this book to end, I loved the characters, particularly Carrick.
A brilliant second novel... As good as the first or better - tough call and one I can't make as I enjoyed them both so much. The story, the characters and the way in which it is told keeps you coming back for more. The fact it is set around where I live is an added bonus. Such a sad story but with real emotions reaching out of the pages to touch your heart and tickle your curiosity so that you always want to keep reading and turning the pages. The type of book that, once completed, leaves you feeling like you have lost something important in your life. The story is so captivating that you feel inside it, so that once it's completed you feel a loss. Highly recommended.
I don't think I've ever written review before, but I felt this book was so riveting and well researched that I should start now. Jan Harvey does a great job of writing in two periods of time and I found this book unputdownable; it is a very moving and powerful story and I was so sad to get to the end. I look forward very much to reading more of Jan Harvey's books
