- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Orion (19 Feb 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752884506
- ISBN-13: 978-0752884509
- Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 0.9 x 19.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 220,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"An evocative story from this best-selling author" (WESTERN MAIL )
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A QUICK READ - part of the WORLD BOOK DAY 2009 literacy initiative for emergent readers. March 1928. Freddie Smith is on a motoring holiday in the mountains of south west France. He is caught in a violent storm and his car crashes. He is forced to seek shelter in a boarding house in the nearby village of Axat. There he meets another guest in the tiny hotel, a pale and beautiful young woman called Marie. As the storm rages outside, she explains how the region was ripped apart by wars of religion in the 14th century. She tells how, one terrible night in March 1328, all the inhabitants of Axat were forced to flee from the soldiers into the mountains. The villagers took refuge in a cave, but when the fighting was over, no one came back. Their bodies were never found. Axat itself became a ghost town. When Freddie wakes the following morning, Marie has gone. Worse still, his car will take several days to repair and he has to stay at the boarding house for a few days more. To pass the time, he explores the mountains. Then he realises it is almost 600 years to the day since the villagers disappeared. He decides to go and look for the cave himself. Perhaps, he thinks, he might even find Marie? It is a decision he will live to regret.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I feel the previous review of this book is unfair.
The 'quick read' series of books are aimed at attracting non-readers back into the joy of reading, or for those readers who like short stories and are existing fans of the author, or new ones who want a taste of their work.
I purchased this book as an avid fan of Kate Mosse knowing it was a 'short story' and on that basis I wasn't disappointed. However, it is a short read, and therefore lacks the depth of writing that we can expect from this author.
Kate Mosse is a beautiful,talented writer who draws you so much into her characters, you never want the books to end. You don't get that level of experience with this book as there is not the scope within a short story to develop this, which is why I feel it is unfair to compare this to her previous work.
I didn't feel it was disjointed - just a light read.
However.....a word of warning for all Kate Mosse fans! Do not buy this book if you intend to purchase The Winter Ghosts (currently available on pre-order). When I purchased 'The Cave' from Amazon.com there was no plot description. Having now read the synopsis for 'The Winter Ghosts', I was disappointed the storyline of 'The Cave' is the same (just a very short version!). I know 'The Winter Ghosts' will be in the same absorbing style and depth we have come to expect from this wonderfully talented writer.
I will definately purchase 'The Winter Ghosts' once I have put enough space between these two books.
There is nothing worse than looking forward to a really good read and already knowing the ending....!!
The 'quick read' series of books are aimed at attracting non-readers back into the joy of reading, or for those readers who like short stories and are existing fans of the author, or new ones who want a taste of their work.
I purchased this book as an avid fan of Kate Mosse knowing it was a 'short story' and on that basis I wasn't disappointed. However, it is a short read, and therefore lacks the depth of writing that we can expect from this author.
Kate Mosse is a beautiful,talented writer who draws you so much into her characters, you never want the books to end. You don't get that level of experience with this book as there is not the scope within a short story to develop this, which is why I feel it is unfair to compare this to her previous work.
I didn't feel it was disjointed - just a light read.
However.....a word of warning for all Kate Mosse fans! Do not buy this book if you intend to purchase The Winter Ghosts (currently available on pre-order). When I purchased 'The Cave' from Amazon.com there was no plot description. Having now read the synopsis for 'The Winter Ghosts', I was disappointed the storyline of 'The Cave' is the same (just a very short version!). I know 'The Winter Ghosts' will be in the same absorbing style and depth we have come to expect from this wonderfully talented writer.
I will definately purchase 'The Winter Ghosts' once I have put enough space between these two books.
There is nothing worse than looking forward to a really good read and already knowing the ending....!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A pleasant short story, a great introduction to wonderfull writer, however Kate Mosse has since released the book "The Winter Ghosts", based upon this tale but with more of the atmosphere, intrigue and history that her fans expect.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Good but I prefer the longer version. I liked it because it is set in a lovely part of south west France, Languedoc. There is so much history in that area and the author has plenty of scope. I hope she will write more on this historical place.
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Don't buy if you've read A Winter's Tale!!!!
Downloaded the book, read the first page and thought to myself I have read this before...I had, this is the short version of A Winter's Tale, which I read earlier in the year!
Published 6 months ago by Rika
great little tale
This is a great little story, ideal for passing time on train or bus trip. Dont let the fact that its a quick read put you off-it kept me gripped!
Published 8 months ago by linsabout
Reprise of an old book
Sorry, kate but a reprise ofg The book "Winter Ghost" with a few plot changes just isn't good enough
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Robert C. Brown
A quick read
A previous reviewer hasn't grasped what a Quick Read is. They are specifically designed to be short (ie QUICK), to grab the attention of 'emerging readers' - people who don't... Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by AT
A nice story, but the ending needs work
A timeslip story set in the SW of France: you get what you pay for with Mosse. OK, it's simply told to bring in new readers, but at times I wondered if it is aimed at children... Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by charwell
A very quick read
I know these small books are 'Quick-reads' but I read this within a couple of hours. I was slightly miffed that Kate Mosse had used this idea in such a short book, there was so... Read more
Published on 5 July 2009 by Mrs. J. L. Beal
is this a joke !
this book really is a joke. it is as though the author has picked up unused bits from other books and put them together. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2009 by gwen
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