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Summary: Fantastic, Gripping Reading
Review: After the other books by Ms Erskine, I did not think her writing could get any better but she has proven us wrong I thoroughly enjoyed House of Echoes from beginning to end. The story of Joss who inherits Belheddon Hall from a mother she never knew. All that Joss knows about the house is that two young brothers died there many years ago, but local townspeople whisper darkly of a curse on both the house and Joss's family. Joss and her husband and small son Tom move in, thinking the house is an end to all their troubles, but little do they know they are just about to begin, Joss start's to hear the laughter of two small boys and her son Tom start's too go into hysterics at the sight of a tin man. Intrigued from beginning to end this is a book that can be read again and again!
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Summary: Perfect beach reading book.
Review: I absolutely love ghost stories and this was a pretty good one. It was a little too long and drawn out but if you've got some extra time I would recommend it. I also thought the ending fell apart a little bit, it was kind of a letdown after all the suspense. But if you like ghost stories, give it a read.
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Summary: Perfect beach reading book.
Review: I absolutely love ghost stories and this was a pretty good one. It was a little too long and drawn out but if you've got some extra time I would recommend it. I also thought the ending fell apart a little bit, it was kind of a letdown after all the suspense. But if you like ghost stories, give it a read.
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Summary: I loved this book
Review: I absolutely loved this book. It's suspenseful and a lot of fun to read. You can't put it down! I love the descriptions of everything! A great book to read on a cold, dark night. The characters and story are most interesting! If you like suspense, you'll love this one. I recommended it to a friend and she loved it too! It's one I keep on my bookshelf to reread in the future!
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Summary: ooooohh, don't read this alone at night!
Review: I am a big fan of Barbara Erskine's. She really spooked me with this one! Naturally enough the only times I could find to read this one, were at night, husband asleep, the kids in bed, the wind blowing outside, and bringing with it the odd noises...I ended up finding time to read it during the day, so I could concentrate on sleeping at night, rather than wondering what those 'creaks' and 'thumpings' were!
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Summary: feel like being spooked?
Review: I am a big fan of Barbara Erskine's. This spooked me! I deliberately did not read this book at night by myself! True, the step sister was bordering on silly, her husband Luke sometimes needed a slap, but the book was well written, pacy and intriguing. I always look for this author in the bookshop and library. If you like her historical novels, l recommend Sharon Penman too.
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Summary: Chilling, Spine tingling.
Review: I am a great fan of Barbara Erskine, this book was the best to date. When Luke and Joss Grant face financial problems due to Luke losing his business and their home, they cant believe their luck when Joss inherits a beautiful old house from a mother she never knew. Along with Tom their small son they move into Belheddon Hall. When Joss becomes pregnant with their second child they thought that their happiness was is now complete. How wrong they were.Joss starts hearing childrens voices and white roses start to appear on her pillow.After the birth of her second son Ned, things really start to happen.Tom starts having terrible nightmares and mysterious bruises appear on his
arms and legs. When Ned disappears and is finally found in one of the attic rooms Luke begins to think Joss is responsible. As the secrets of the old house unfold Joss realises that her sons lives are in danger. She enlists the help of a previous colleague David and together they try and fight the ghosts that threaten them. From the first page to the very last this book was compelling . The combination of terror and historic events made it very hard to put down. Thank you Barbara Erskine,for a wonderful read.
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Summary: Loved this book!!
Review: I didn't think any book by Ms. Erskine could come close to "Lady of Hay", but this one did.
I was on the edge of my seat and truly could not put this one down.
If you like Ms. Erskines books, you will love this one!
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Summary: Dramatic/Spooky - Excellent!!
Review: I have been addicted to Barbara Esrskine Books since the late 80's. Her best book so far (I think) is Child of the Phoenix, I was so captivated with this book as it incorporates passion, history and the forces beyond the grave!!
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Summary: Gripping
Review: I have enjoyed all of Erskines books and this was no exception, at times it scared the hell out of me, who would stay in a house like that?? What made it more interesting is that it is set in the area i was born and brought up and Erskine captured this perfectly. I reccomend this book but maybe agree with the earlier comments about a very weak ending which left the story rather hollow.
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