Distant Voices

(Paperback)

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In her second volume of short stories, which follows the hugely successful 'Encounters', Barbara Erskine has created a compelling world of love, betrayal, suspense and grief.
A biographer investigating a tragic death hears voices from the past drawing her towards the truth

A nineteenth century parsons daughter is caught up in the excitement and romance of a smuggling intrigue

A young boy from a deprived background finds his own haven in the wastelands of the inner city

Contemporary, historical, spooky, and humorous there are over thirty delightful stories, each one guaranteed to capture the readers imagination, and all demonstrating Barbara Erskines unique powers as a storyteller.

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Praise for Barbara Erskine:

Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson, Sunday Times

Barbara Erskines storytelling talent is undeniable The Times

Marvellous, escapist stuff Woman and Home

Author Bio

A historian by training, Barbara Erskine is the author of many bestselling novels that demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural, plus three collections of short stories. Her books have appeared in at least twenty-six languages. Her first novel, Lady of Hay, has sold over two million copies worldwide. She lives with her family in an ancient manor house near Colchester and in a cottage near Hay-on-Wye.