Sally is 25, and somebody wants to destroy her. She receives divorce papers from a man she has never met, let alone married - yet this trap is so well laid that she is powerless to prove otherwise. When custody of her precious daughter is awarded to this evil stranger, it is the beginning of a terrifying struggle in which Sally will have to fight, with a gun if necessary, for the freedom of her family. The third instalment of the quartet
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ONE SUNNY MORNING IN THE AUTUMN OF 1881, SALLY Lockhart stood in the garden and watched her little daughter play, and thought that things were good. Read the first page
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By HLT
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This is a fantastic follow-up to the previous two Sally Lockhart books, and the best of the three (I'm excluding the Tin Princess because Sally is hardly in it). Philip Pullman again shows us that he can write a childrens' book that is also perfect for adults... and in a truly adult way, as opposed to the childhood nostalgia that Harry Potter can evoke.
During the first part of the adventure, Sally falls very far indeed, losing almost everything she values, as her enemies twist the legal and social system of Victorian England against her. You end up really feeling outrage and anger on Sally's behalf, especially if you know her from the previous books.
As you read, you know there'll be a fight-back, but (if you've read his other books) you'll also know that this author doesn't always deliver a happy ending, or even characters who live to the last page. So, you're left on the edge of your seat, wondering what's going to happen...
The only criticism I'd level is that the mysterious identity of the villain is all too obvious (especially if you've read the other books), and Sally's inability to spot it is therefore frustrating. But even that doesn't take away from the excitement and tension that keeps you turning the pages to find out what happens next...
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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When I read the Harry Potter series I thought WOW no one writes books like these nowadays, I couldn't have been more wrong 'The Tiger in the Well' blew me away! Philip Pullman created a masterpiece and if you don't fall in love with this book, you're probably a highly chauvanistic male.
Sally Lockhart is a strong female character with guts and spirit, she's certainly not a typical woman of the 1880's. She has to prove herself in a male dominated society, where women have little legal rights and boy does she do that! You have to admire this girl's strength and determination. She's a great role model. What made Sally such a great character is that she is so refreshing after reading innumerable books with strong central male characters.
I thought 'The Ruby in the Smoke' was sensational and 'The Shadow in the North' was a real tear jerker towards the end. But this book beats them both even without Jim (for the most part) and Fred. We really do see Sally at her best. Well done Pullman!
If you're going to buy one book this Christmas make it this one and forget about Harry Potter because he has nothing on this girl!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Livvy H
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Sally's world is perfect- she has a daughter, great friends and a lovely home, until she receives a letter which turns her world upside down. A man she has never met before claims they are married, and is asking for custody of her beloved Harriet (her daughter). An excellent story about Sally's battle with this unknown demon, trying to find out why anoyone would want to make up lies about her, but also trying to desperately protect her daughter. I recommend it to teenagers/adults, and suggest reading the previous books to truly understand the story.
I found that I couldn't put the book down- it was very well written, and had the beautifully vivid writing that was shown in the previous books.
The only problem was the abrupt ending- I found Philip Pullman skipped time a bit, and didn't go in to too much detail, which made the ending appear a bit rushed.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Good but not the best of the four
It is 1881 in Victorian London and Sally Lockhart is faced with solving a mystery that could cost her the one thing most dear to her: her own child. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Jo Bennie
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dood service
service was good. product arrived well on time and was in good condition but was not what i thought. Read more
Published 21 months ago by mogsy
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Deep and Discerning
This is the third book of Philip Pullman's quartet of Sally Lockhart novels and it is the best. At a basic level each of the quartet is a melodramatic page-turning thriller set in... Read more
Published on 23 July 2010 by D. Elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars
A cracking read
This is the third book in the Sally Lockhart Mysteries series and is once again Philip Pullman at his best. I highly recommend it.
Published on 27 Jun 2010 by Mary
2.0 out of 5 stars
Where's the soul?
I bought this having loved HDM & Ruby In The Smoke, but this...!
I'll be polite about it, though I've been seething since I read it. Read more
I'll be polite about it, though I've been seething since I read it. Read more
Published on 18 April 2007 by My words
4.0 out of 5 stars
3 of 4, and possibly the best, ties up well with the others
There is a great twist in this book, which gives it it's title, you need to read all four books, the last one is a little far fetched, but hey it is fiction afterall. Read more
Published on 7 April 2006 by M. Morgan
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Sally's Back
Sally returns with her daughter and finds herself a target of a cruel joke which she sets out to uncover all her friends are away so this time she on her own but she is win through... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2005 by M. G. Hatfield
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Sally Rocks
The Sally Lockhart stories where my introduction to Philip Pullman Sally lives in Victoran London and own her own busniess she a modern woman born in the world of the past. Read more
Published on 8 May 2005 by M. G. Hatfield
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great novel, if slower than its prequels.
This is the third book in Pullman's 'Sally Lockheart Quartet' and is an exeptionally good read. In my opinion, it's slightly slower than its prequels, but is still a gripping and... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2004 by Matt Horton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant as usual
I often find it hard to get started in Pullman's novels and this was no exception. However once hooked I could not put it down. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2004
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