A young girl discovers a terrible secret about her past in Victorian London
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Since she was twelve, Meriel Garland has lived with her grandfather in London, exiled from her beloved India following the death of her mother. Now sixteen, Meriel chafes against the strict regime of tests and study that her grandfather imposes on her. Escaping, she discovers a world outside her narrow existence – one that promises admiration for her acting skills, social success and the dark mysteries of séances. Disbelieving at first, she is drawn in when the young medium Sophie Casson passes on a message apparently from beyond the grave – and Meriel begins to suspect she might not be alone in the world after all. In searching for the truth about her past, Meriel uncovers a sinister scheme – and soon it’s hard to know who she can really trust . . .
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Born in Essex, Jane Eagland taught English in secondary schools for many years. After doing an MA in creative writing, she now divides her time between writing and tutoring. Her first novel, WILDTHORN was inspired by true stories of women who were incarcerated in asylums in the nineteenth century. Jane lives in Lancashire.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Jane Eagland's much anticipated second novel is every bit as good as Wildthorn. It has some unexpected turns of event and it works on a number of levels - as a cracking and very readable story but one that also deals with such difficulties as loss, loneliness and jealousy. The main character comes over at times as something of a brat, but the empathy and understanding in the writing ensured that I never lost sympathy with her. In fact, I even felt sorry for Grandfather in the end. I would heartily recommend this book to all readers, not just teenagers.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By ML Jensen
Format:Paperback
The cover and title drew my interest as soon as I saw this book in the bookshop. The blurb and a quick flick through sold it to me and I wasn't disappointed. Meriel is an annoying but nonetheless likeable character. Brought up as she has been by servants and doting parents, she was always going to be spoiled and self absorbed, but her experiences mature her and it is a pleasure to follow her through this tale. The mystery that is hidden at the centre of Meriel's family is a real page turner. Although, as a reader, you guess some of it, you read on eager for the truth and for all the details.
I also loved the shady Victorian obsession with the paranormal, both real and fake. That aspect of the story was rich and fascinating, as was the depiction of Victorian London and Meriel's grandfather's grim obsession with science. Altogether there is a wealth of varied and interesting characters. An engrossing read.
I also loved the shady Victorian obsession with the paranormal, both real and fake. That aspect of the story was rich and fascinating, as was the depiction of Victorian London and Meriel's grandfather's grim obsession with science. Altogether there is a wealth of varied and interesting characters. An engrossing read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Didn't like it to start, but by the end, loved it!
As you can probably see from my other reviews, I am mostly interested in romance novels such as Anne of Green Gables, the Lady in the Tower, Granny was a Buffer Girl etc. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2011 by S. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book . .
This is an engrossing novel, brilliantly evoking the misty, superstitious atmosphere of Victorian London. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2010 by Fizz
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