From the bestselling author of LABYRINTH and SEPULCHRE - a compelling story of ghosts and remembrance. Illustrated throughout by Brian Gallagher. The Great War took much more than lives. It robbed a generation of friends, lovers and futures. In Freddie Watson's case, it took his beloved brother and, at times, his peace of mind. In the winter of 1928, still seeking resolution, Freddie is travelling through the French Pyrenees. During a snowstorm, his car spins off the mountain road. He stumbles through woods, emerging in a tiny village. There he meets Fabrissa, a beautiful woman also mourning a lost generation. Over the course of one night, Fabrissa and Freddie share their stories. By the time dawn breaks, he will have stumbled across a tragic mystery that goes back through the centuries. By turns thrilling, poignant and haunting, this is a story of two lives touched by war and transformed by courage. THE WINTER GHOSTS is a gorgeous illustrated novel inspired by The Cave, Kate Mosse's short story written for the Quick Reads Initiative for adult emergent readers.
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'Beautiful and haunting, this is a great story of love, loss and courage.' (WOMAN )
'Draw the curtains, bank up the fire and enjoy.' (WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY )
'an absorbing tale of loss and remembrance in the aftermath of the First World War ... Mosse excels at transporting her readers into another time and another world ... Mosse's depiction of life in Southern France between the wars is utterly convincing. Not only that, the book itself is a work of art - with stunning illustrations by artist Brian Gallagher and copies of vintage maps as endpapers.' (Emma Lee-Potter THE EXPRESS )
'a poignant, spooky study of mourning and redemption' (MARIE CLAIRE )
'The themes of love, loss and remembrance are explored to create a wonderfully haunting winter's tale. Stop the clock and read it in one sitting.' (SHE )
'an enchanting novella ... Mosse proves that she can weave a web of poignant and thrilling strands that will ensnare any reader.' (THE LADY )
'this is a great read ... Mosse writes movingly about loss and atmospherically about France' (Wendy Holden DAILY MAIL )
'Mosse flits between between the centuries, knitting together a compelling historical yarn with a more modern one' (THE INDEPENDENT )
'it takes much of what appeals about her bestselling novels - and adds a heartbreaking story - what is really haunting about Mosse's tale is the rawness of Freddie's grief' (THE TIMES )
'This beautifully illustrated novella is a gripping tale dealing wtih loss, resolution and the redeeming nature of love.' (TAKE A BREAK'S FICTION FEAST )
'Draw the curtains, bank up the fire and enjoy.' (WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY )
'an absorbing tale of loss and remembrance in the aftermath of the First World War ... Mosse excels at transporting her readers into another time and another world ... Mosse's depiction of life in Southern France between the wars is utterly convincing. Not only that, the book itself is a work of art - with stunning illustrations by artist Brian Gallagher and copies of vintage maps as endpapers.' (Emma Lee-Potter THE EXPRESS )
'a poignant, spooky study of mourning and redemption' (MARIE CLAIRE )
'The themes of love, loss and remembrance are explored to create a wonderfully haunting winter's tale. Stop the clock and read it in one sitting.' (SHE )
'an enchanting novella ... Mosse proves that she can weave a web of poignant and thrilling strands that will ensnare any reader.' (THE LADY )
'this is a great read ... Mosse writes movingly about loss and atmospherically about France' (Wendy Holden DAILY MAIL )
'Mosse flits between between the centuries, knitting together a compelling historical yarn with a more modern one' (THE INDEPENDENT )
'it takes much of what appeals about her bestselling novels - and adds a heartbreaking story - what is really haunting about Mosse's tale is the rawness of Freddie's grief' (THE TIMES )
'This beautifully illustrated novella is a gripping tale dealing wtih loss, resolution and the redeeming nature of love.' (TAKE A BREAK'S FICTION FEAST )
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Kate Mosse is back with a haunting ghost story from the French mountains
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having bought both her previous books, and not knowing that an earlier, shorter version was available, I delved in, and wasn't disappointed! This is a stunning read. Her geographical descriptions are so accurate, having visited the area myself a couple of times, brings such authicity to this novel. Most people like a good old fashioned ghost story, but I found this much, much more. The haunting memories of a young lad who lost his only brother in The Great War brought home to me the period when loss was all, and everything else was hopeless. Meeting his ghost, Freddie is allowed to move through his trauma, and become a man with a future again. And, through his efforts and belief that he would find his beautiful Fabrissa once more, uncovers a tragedy long lost to man.
Stunning stuff, and quite enthralling; Thank you!
Stunning stuff, and quite enthralling; Thank you!
180 of 186 people found the following review helpful
By GT
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I have just finished this book, having spent the whole weekend reading. I just didn't want to put it down. This isn't a scary `hide under the bedcovers' sort of horrifying ghost story, so if you are hoping to be frightened on the run up to Halloween you will be disappointed. It is a story about a man who had a lonely childhood with parents who barely acknowledged his existence and who lost the only person who cared about him. He struggles to come to terms with his brother death in WW1 and his guilt over not knowing how his brother died affected him even after many years. A change of scene and a trip through France is suggested. While driving through the mountains he crashes his car after becoming lost in a blizzard and finds shelter in village where he meets a lovely young woman who tells him her terrible story. Yes, you can pick holes in the story if you are really looking for them or you can curl up in front of the fire on a winter's night and enjoy a good book that is part ghost story, part love story and that has wonderful descriptions of the wintery French countryside.
75 of 78 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs. C. Colbert
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Do you believe in ghosts? Yes, that age old question is asked once more in Kate Mosse's re-working of her recent Quick Reads release, The Cave, and if you've read that then I wouldn't recommend you read this as it is so similar.
The year is 1928 when Frederick Watson crashes his car in a snowstorm in the foothills of the Pyrenees. He thinks he hears a woman's voice: 'The Winter Ghosts'. He abandons his car and walks down the hillside path to the small village of Nulle, which seems to have a sadness hanging over it, and where he finds a friendly hostelry to spend the night.
He is invited to a yearly feast in the local Ostal where he meets the beautiful Fabrissa and tells her of his unhappiness at losing his brother in WWI. She too has a terrible tale to tell...........
This was an okay book, but it wasn't gripping enough for me, the characters were sympathetic without me caring too much about them, the storyline was a little predictable, it left me thinking "Is that it?" On the positive side, Kate Mosse's usual wonderful descriptions, especially of the snowy mountainside and deserted villages were a joy to read.
The year is 1928 when Frederick Watson crashes his car in a snowstorm in the foothills of the Pyrenees. He thinks he hears a woman's voice: 'The Winter Ghosts'. He abandons his car and walks down the hillside path to the small village of Nulle, which seems to have a sadness hanging over it, and where he finds a friendly hostelry to spend the night.
He is invited to a yearly feast in the local Ostal where he meets the beautiful Fabrissa and tells her of his unhappiness at losing his brother in WWI. She too has a terrible tale to tell...........
This was an okay book, but it wasn't gripping enough for me, the characters were sympathetic without me caring too much about them, the storyline was a little predictable, it left me thinking "Is that it?" On the positive side, Kate Mosse's usual wonderful descriptions, especially of the snowy mountainside and deserted villages were a joy to read.
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The Haunting and Atmospheric Winter Ghosts
I love the books by Kate Mosse. This one did not disappoint! The Winter Ghosts was a Christmas present, and what a good Christmas read it was. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Mrs. C. Hawkins
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Good Read !!
Enjoyed the flow of the book. Suitable for reading on a kindle too.
Have read Labyrinth , of equal standing. Good emotional content.
Have read Labyrinth , of equal standing. Good emotional content.
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Really good story
This book was highly recommended by a friend and I bought it in audio form as a present for my partner, who loved it.
Published 15 days ago by P. Brumwell
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read it!
if you like kate mosse, you will thoroughly enjoy it. it's one I've kept to read again and will definitely do so
Published 15 days ago by gillyflower
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A very good read
Having already read Sepulchre and Labryinth I was not sure that this one was for me but I must say I was very surprised as the book kept you in suspense right through and had a... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Terry Griffiths
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GOOD IDEA, BUT FIZZLED OUT
Too many books have been written about WW1 and not fully engaged with the characters invlved. This book is an exception, and adds an interesting historical twist. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Michael
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Brilliant
I chose this rating because I did not want to put it down. Although it is a sad story I just wanted to see what happens to Freddie
Published 1 month ago by Catherine Warner
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Out of the Mist
I love a good ghost story and that is exactly what this is. It is melancholy and marginally creepy, though not in the spooky sense. Read more
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The book arrived promptly and was well packaged. The book was the choice of our Book Club and we have all enjoyed reading it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lorrie
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really enjoyed this book. just like the others she,s written.
good read, would recomend it,. if you like Kate Mosse stories of medieval France,you.ll like this one Next one pleas.
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