- Paperback: 334 pages
- Publisher: Spiderwize (25 Oct 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1907294783
- ISBN-13: 978-1907294785
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.8 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 524,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An anthology of new stories with one common thread - the inspirational Whitby Abbey. Look at Whitby Abbey through the eyes of 50 new authors; explore the Abbey of St Hild, or reach into the darkness as sinister forces work their magic around the ruins! Short stories that will make you laugh, cry, and even send a shiver down your spine! All proceeds from the sale of this book will go to maintaining Whitby Abbey for future generations.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As the name says on this book, it is pure inspiration. The short stories range from ghost stories to love and humourous stories for all ages. They were collected together from a competition run by English Heritage. All the stories had to be set around Whitby Abbey and could be in whatever style the author wished and here are the results of that competition.
The stories within are a wonderful and enjoyable collection from new writers and is a great gift for any reader who enjoys laughing, crying and being chilled by the powers of darkness.
If you love Whitby, North Yorkshire and its amazing history then you will love this book. If you're not familiar with Whitby then this is a great book to make an amazing discovery about a place which has inspired great writers and artists throughout the ages.
The stories within are a wonderful and enjoyable collection from new writers and is a great gift for any reader who enjoys laughing, crying and being chilled by the powers of darkness.
If you love Whitby, North Yorkshire and its amazing history then you will love this book. If you're not familiar with Whitby then this is a great book to make an amazing discovery about a place which has inspired great writers and artists throughout the ages.
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I purchased this book, not because of a desire to financially
support the the maintenence of Whitby Abbey, although that is not to
say it isn't a good cause, I love history, just feel so sad that as
a society we never learn from it. The reason in fact was my love of
fiction, tales from the imagination of people far and wide. This
anthology has given a number of new writers to show their talent for
storytelling to a wider field. It was recommended to me by one such
writer, Paula Redman, who penned 'St Hilda's Embrace', a tale which
captured, for me at least, the emotions and terrors that befall
sailors caught in the storms that assail this coast. Sadly the tale
captivated me then, owing to the restraints of length, left me
bereft and wanting to know more. I went on to read another, 'A
Letter of Wishes' by Cressida Schofield. This tale was so different,
full of humour and telling of the companionship that four very
different people can have, and how the death of one can bring the
three remaining together for one last time. So like life. I haven't
had time to read others yet, but I surely will. New writers rarely
get a chance to hone their new-found talent and lay them before the
greater public. English Heritage, politics apart, have given them a
chance. Well done!
support the the maintenence of Whitby Abbey, although that is not to
say it isn't a good cause, I love history, just feel so sad that as
a society we never learn from it. The reason in fact was my love of
fiction, tales from the imagination of people far and wide. This
anthology has given a number of new writers to show their talent for
storytelling to a wider field. It was recommended to me by one such
writer, Paula Redman, who penned 'St Hilda's Embrace', a tale which
captured, for me at least, the emotions and terrors that befall
sailors caught in the storms that assail this coast. Sadly the tale
captivated me then, owing to the restraints of length, left me
bereft and wanting to know more. I went on to read another, 'A
Letter of Wishes' by Cressida Schofield. This tale was so different,
full of humour and telling of the companionship that four very
different people can have, and how the death of one can bring the
three remaining together for one last time. So like life. I haven't
had time to read others yet, but I surely will. New writers rarely
get a chance to hone their new-found talent and lay them before the
greater public. English Heritage, politics apart, have given them a
chance. Well done!
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