How can the mysterious disappearance of Anne Flint in 1816 and the drowning of a young girl in a chalk stream so long ago possibly affect the life of schoolteacher Harry Flint some two centuries later?Having left his job and with a failed marriage behind him, Harry begins to research his ancestors. The deeper he digs, the more he realises that the past is closer than he had ever imagined.The Haunting is a story of love and betrayal, intrigue and murder. Where people are not what they seem, and the past is no more predictable than the future....
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Praise for FOLLY: 'Art, antiques and romance are the ingredients: Titchmarsh boils the pot to a fine froth.' (SAGA Magazine 20081022)
'A perfect love story.' (Katie Fforde 20081022)
'The story brims with intrigue' (Daily Express 20081022)
'A perfect love story.' (Katie Fforde 20081022)
'The story brims with intrigue' (Daily Express 20081022)
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Alan Titchmarsh is known to millions through the popular BBC TV programmes British Isles: A Natural History, How to be a Gardener, Ground Force and Gardeners' World. He has written more than forty gardening books, as well as seven best-selling novels and his first 2 volumes of memoirs Trowel and Error and Nobbut a Lad. He was made MBE in the millennium New Year Honours list and holds the Victoria Medal of Honour, the Royal Horticultural Society's highest award. He lives with his wife and a menagerie of animals in Hampshire where he gardens organically.
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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When I see the name Alan Titchmarsh, I automatically think of tv gardening programmes and a slightly corny character, the "housewives' favourite". Little did I know that he storytelling talents, had hidden storytelling talents, under the compost heap perhaps?
The Haunting is Alan's eighth novel, a dual time-frame story - one of my favourite genres, when done well... In 2010, forty-something History teacher, Harry Flint is recovering from the demise of a short-lived marriage and wondering what life has in store for him. He feels a strong connection with the past with a keen interest in researching his family tree. What he doesn't know is that events in 1816, concering his ancestor, Anne Flint, are about to have a major impact on his present situation.
"He might keep droning on about the past informing the present, but did he really believe that after all these years of repeating like some religious litany? Well, yes. He did. Let go of that and where are you? The whole world would crumble."
The two storylines are expertly woven together and it all makes for a very enjoyable, satisfying read. Admittedly, the characters aren't overly complex and Harry veers into Mr Chips territory every now and then but you become so immersed in both stories that it really doesn't matter - sometimes simplicity does the trick!
The natural world really comes to life in the author's descriptions, not surprising I guess for an expert on horticulture but he has a special touch when it comes to describing the sights and sounds of nature.
Overall, a light engaging read which has the added bonus of being suitable for overly sensitive readers - any extreme passion is left to the reader's imagination...the answer to my gifts for elderly relatives dilemna.
The Haunting is Alan's eighth novel, a dual time-frame story - one of my favourite genres, when done well... In 2010, forty-something History teacher, Harry Flint is recovering from the demise of a short-lived marriage and wondering what life has in store for him. He feels a strong connection with the past with a keen interest in researching his family tree. What he doesn't know is that events in 1816, concering his ancestor, Anne Flint, are about to have a major impact on his present situation.
"He might keep droning on about the past informing the present, but did he really believe that after all these years of repeating like some religious litany? Well, yes. He did. Let go of that and where are you? The whole world would crumble."
The two storylines are expertly woven together and it all makes for a very enjoyable, satisfying read. Admittedly, the characters aren't overly complex and Harry veers into Mr Chips territory every now and then but you become so immersed in both stories that it really doesn't matter - sometimes simplicity does the trick!
The natural world really comes to life in the author's descriptions, not surprising I guess for an expert on horticulture but he has a special touch when it comes to describing the sights and sounds of nature.
Overall, a light engaging read which has the added bonus of being suitable for overly sensitive readers - any extreme passion is left to the reader's imagination...the answer to my gifts for elderly relatives dilemna.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By ALISA
Format:Kindle Edition
My Dad read this one first after buying it for my Mum who not into reading anymore after her stroke, he loved it which surprised me as he is more of a Andy Macnab fan, I got it for my kindle and must say sorry to my family who went without their mum/wife and had late dinners and on one occasion burnt! for 3 days as I couldn't put it down, such a great story, very impressed with Alan's writing and details. I am now a Alan fan and have downloaded Folly..............so sorry guys it's back to late dinners again.
89 of 98 people found the following review helpful
By Rosie Drum
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
What a corker of a book. Alan Titchmarsh's previous novel "Folly" showed how well he can weave related stories from two different times.
The Haunting continues this ethos to excellent effect. The way the stories are intertwined is impressive to say the least. He even couches the text in different styles according to which century he is writing about.
I am sad to say I have finished the book - in record time I hasten to add. This is due to the fact I could not put it down and develped into a true page turner. That is the best way to describe this book. Please take my advice, buy it and surrender yourself to story bliss.
The Haunting continues this ethos to excellent effect. The way the stories are intertwined is impressive to say the least. He even couches the text in different styles according to which century he is writing about.
I am sad to say I have finished the book - in record time I hasten to add. This is due to the fact I could not put it down and develped into a true page turner. That is the best way to describe this book. Please take my advice, buy it and surrender yourself to story bliss.
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Pretty Good Read
I've read most of Alan Titchmarsh's books and enjoyed them all including this one. Quite a short book, but an interesting story and easy to read.
Published 10 days ago by J. E. Harris
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THE HAUNTING
Excellent story line as per usual with Alan Titchmarsh. Delivered to Kindle with no problem at all. Story developed with usual pace, and all in all a very good read.
Published 14 days ago by hENRY1CAT
3.0 out of 5 stars
very neat and simplistic plot
I bought this in the middle of a sleepless night and finished it the next day. A very quick page turning read, but everything was explained and neat and tidy. Read more
Published 29 days ago by serendipity
5.0 out of 5 stars
'The Haunting' Another good Alan Titchmarsh book
His writing is getting better with age! have always enjoyed his books but this one is excellent! A good plot and well written. A very good read! Keep going Alan!
Published 1 month ago by spri
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Good read
A lovely book to read. An unusual story line but mum loved reading this book. Read all of Alan Titchmarsh's book so far.
Published 1 month ago by Wendy
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A male Barbara Cartland
I was quite excited to read this book as the reviews seemed good and I like a good ghost story - but that's where the ghostly bit stopped. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Elaine
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The Haunting
A good first time read of alan titmarch has not got me quite hooked like child and patterson but not a bad read.
Published 2 months ago by austin mercer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not sure
I've read many books of the same elk but this one never seemed to get started for me. The characters were all a little superficial , none of them ever really being explored. Read more
Published 2 months ago by julie
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A fascinating read!
Although I am very familiar with Alan the gardener, this is the first novel of his that I have read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Charlotte Sayer
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Great read
Love Alan Titchmarsh books . You can hear his voice as you read. Just could not put it down .
Published 2 months ago by Mary Glass
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