- Paperback: 560 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins (7 Oct 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 000714590X
- ISBN-13: 978-0007145904
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 4.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,244,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘Readers of Barbara Erskine are held in thrall’
Woman’s Realm
‘Stephen King meeting Ruth Rendell’
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‘Stephen King meeting Ruth Rendell’
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
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I have enjoyed every book that Barbara Erskine has written and Hiding from the Light is in my opinion another winner!
I could not put it down for long,.
It is an 'on the edge of your seat' story about Emma who feels
compelled to buy an old cottage in the village that she remembers from her childhood days. As she settles in there, Emma begins to hear voices in her head and share someone else's memories. That 'someone else' being a witch from the 1600's. The story progresses into supernatural happenings which have you biting your nails and the past and present collide, with dramatic results. My only negative thought on the whole book is that it did seem to end too simply. But,it was brilliant. I loved it!!!!
I could not put it down for long,.
It is an 'on the edge of your seat' story about Emma who feels
compelled to buy an old cottage in the village that she remembers from her childhood days. As she settles in there, Emma begins to hear voices in her head and share someone else's memories. That 'someone else' being a witch from the 1600's. The story progresses into supernatural happenings which have you biting your nails and the past and present collide, with dramatic results. My only negative thought on the whole book is that it did seem to end too simply. But,it was brilliant. I loved it!!!!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read quite a few novels by Barbara Erskine and this does not disappoint. Quite scary in places but not enough to give you nightmares it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Her research is excellent for all her novels and she makes you feel you are there with the characters. I could actually feel the mist coming across the land as well as the presence of the Witchfinder General. Keep giving us more Barbara I cannot get enough.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having read Lady of Hay many years ago, I returned to Barbara Erskines books more recently after re-reading the old ones. I was not disappointed. I read this book in record time, and could not put it down. The atmosphere created is really creepy, and I was quite unnerved at times. Possibly her best yet.
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Ok, but that's all
This book was not a patch as many of the author's other books. I quite liked the characters but felt that there was no development of them at all during the story. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Mrs. S. Partridge
a bit predictable
I must admit that I do not normally read novels like this. It is quite a long book. However, I found that it kept my interest to a certain extent. Read more
Published 2 months ago by your average reader
Great potential....sadly unrealised
I did enjoy this novel. The first I've read from this author and the historical aspect to it was great. Read more
Published 4 months ago by MrsM
Disappointing.
I have just finished Hiding from the Light and was ultimately disappointed.
Initially, the premise really interested me - the Hopkins / witch coven angle mixed with a... Read more
Initially, the premise really interested me - the Hopkins / witch coven angle mixed with a... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Anthony
Gripping read
This was as good as any other book by this author, if you like a story containing the past, ghosts and drama this is for you
Published 19 months ago by sucaro
Fantastic! Atmosphere drips off every page!!!
I loved this novel, not least because I love anything a bit witchy and the ghost of Mathew Hopkins aka Witchfinder General coming back from the grave to hunt down modern day... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Chanel Star
An absolutely gripping story..........
which will have you reading and reading until before you know where you are, you will have finished the book. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Neferra
Really great subject matter, but . . .
an over melodramatic ending with thunderstorms and mad-eyed witches cackling to the heavens spoiled for me what was a good story dealing with really interesting subject matter.
Published on 30 Mar 2009 by K. Flitter
Disappointing
I read this book because I loved "Ferney" by James Long and other reviews suggested that Barbara Erskine was equally good. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by Frootface
Hiding from the editor?
This is the third book by Erskine that I have read, and I have to say it left me very disappointed and feeling that my love of her books may have come to an end. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2008 by Brida
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