Midnight is a Lonely Place
By (Author) Barbara Erskine
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
7th July 2009
19th February 2009
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
823.914
Paperback
448
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 27mm
290g
Dont miss this stunning novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lady of Hay a gripping tale of secrets, betrayal and revenge
After a broken love affair, biographer Kate Kennedy retires to a remote cottage on the wild Essex coast to work on her new book, until her landlord's daughter uncovers a Roman site nearby and long-buried passions are unleashed
In her lonely cottage, Kate is terrorized by mysterious forces. What do these ghosts want Should the truth about the violent events of long ago be exposed or remain concealed Kate must struggle for her life against earthbound spirits and ancient curses as hate, jealousy, revenge and passion do battle across the centuries
Perfect for fans of Christina Courtenay, Nicola Cornick and Elizabeth Chadwick!
'Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson.' Sunday Times 'Readers of Barbara Erskine are held in thrall' Woman's Realm 'Stephen King meeting Ruth Rendell' Frank Delaney 'Barbara Erskine's storytelling talent is undeniable' The Times
A historian by training, Barbara Erskine is the author of ten bestselling novels that demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural, plus two collections of short stories. Lady of Hay was her first novel and has now sold over two million copies worldwide. Her books have appeared in twenty-six different languages. She divides her time between North Essex, and a cottage near Hay-on Wye.