Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
Thanks to Rebecca Marsh of Penguin Books, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Silent Companions’ by Laura Purcell.
Description Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
When newly widowed Elsie is sent to see out her pregnancy at her late husband’s crumbling country estate, The Bridge, what greets her is far from the life of wealth and privilege she was expecting . . .
When Elsie married handsome young heir Rupert Bainbridge, she believed she was destined for a life of luxury. But with her husband dead just weeks after their marriage, her new servants resentful, and the local villagers actively hostile, Elsie has only her husband’s awkward cousin for company. Or so she thinks. Inside her new home lies a locked door, beyond which is a painted wooden figure–a silent companion–that bears a striking resemblance to Elsie herself. The residents of The Bridge are terrified of the figure, but Elsie tries to shrug this off as simple superstition–that is, until she notices the figure’s eyes following her.
A Victorian ghost story that evokes a most unsettling kind of fear, this is a tale that creeps its way through the consciousness in ways you least expect–much like the silent companions themselves.
Praise Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
“An atmospheric, eerie Victorian gothic novel.”—Publishers Weekly
“This perfect fireside read combines all the best characteristics of the gothic genre.”—Booklist
“A perfect read for a winter night . . . An intriguing, nuanced and genuinely eerie slice of Victorian gothic.”—The Guardian (UK)
“The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell is a sinister slice of Victorian gothic … She spins these tropes into something creepy and page-turning.”—The Times (UK)
About Laura Purcell
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Laura Purcell worked in local government, the financial industry, and a bookshop before becoming a full-time writer. She lives in Colchester, the oldest recorded town in England, with her husband and pet guinea pigs. Fascinated by the darker side of royal history, Laura has also written two historical fiction novels about the Hanoverian dynasty.
Website: http://laurapurcell.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/spookypurcell
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Giveaway Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on March 23, 2018 midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.
I haven’t read a good ghost story in a long time. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
Sounds like a really involving Ghost Story
wow! A Victorian ghost story! Sounds so intreging and exciting book. Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
“What is it about this book that interests you?” Sounds like a stylish period piece that I must read!
Sounds like an intriguing story, ghosts and all! ThAnk you.
Fascinating and unique novel. Thanks.
Historical scary treat? I am so in. This book cover sure makes a strong case for those looking for this kind of read; plus I hear good things everywhere! I’ve been too busy for many giveaways, but it’s good to be back here in the land of Teddy Rose! Weeeeee….–Kara S 🙂