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Thores-Cross

de Karen Perkins

Sèrie: Ghosts of Thores-Cross (1), Yorkshire Ghost Stories (1776/Present Day)

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Silver Medal Winner, European fiction - 2015 Independent Publisher Book AwardsA haunting historical thriller set in Britain's North Yorkshire Moors about isolation, superstition and persecution, The Haunting of Thores-Cross explores 18th century life in a picturesque but isolated village in the North Yorkshire Moors. But when a vulnerable young girl is ostracised within her community and accused of witchcraft, the descendants of her neighbours will suffer for centuries to come."This is the most well-researched, intense and spookiest book I've ever read" - Author Amy Queau Likened by independent reviewers on Amazon to the Bront sisters, Edgar Allen Poe, Barbara Erskine and Nathaniel Hawthorne, Karen Perkins' novels are filled with unflinching honesty and an acute understanding of human nature. She explores not only the depths of humanity, but the depths of human motivation behind the actions and pain people inflict upon each other, as well as the repercussions of these actions not only in the short term, but also the later generations who live with the implications of the past. Emma Moorcroft is still grieving after a late miscarriage and moves to her dream house at Thruscross Reservoir with her husband, Dave. Both Emma and Dave hope that moving into their new home signifies a fresh start, but life is not that simple. Emma has nightmares about the reservoir and the drowned village that lies beneath the water, and is further disturbed by the sound of church bells - from a church that no longer exists. Jennet is fifteen and lives in the isolated community of Thores-Cross, where life revolves about the sheep on which they depend. Following the sudden loss of both her parents, she is seduced by the local wool merchant, Richard Ramsgill. She becomes pregnant and is shunned not only by Ramsgill, but by the entire village. Lonely and embittered, Jennet's problems escalate, leading to tragic consequences which continue to have an effect through the centuries. Emma becomes fixated on Jennet, neglecting herself, her beloved dogs and her husband to the point where her marriage may not survive. As Jennet and Emma's lives become further entwined, Emma's obsession deepens and she realises that the curse Jennet inflicted on the Ramsgill family over two hundred years ago is still claiming lives. Emma is the only one who can stop Jennet killing again, but will her efforts be enough? The Haunting of Thores-Cross was previously released asThores-Cross.Results on Amazon: #1 Bestseller British Horror #1 Bestseller Occult, Ghosts & Haunted Houses #1 Bestseller Gothic Romance Over 100 5-STAR reviews on Amazon.com… (més)
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A quick easy read not to bad for a freebie ( )
  karenshann | Dec 31, 2019 |
Reading from Jennet's pov puts you right in those times and helps to see how quickly things get out of hand, how mob mentality and fear can lead people to do things they'd never do on their own. I loved Jennet... I couldn't connect with Emma, not did I feel her connection with Jennet... If the author didn't tell you, you'd never feel that one actually had any hold over the other (I'm trying so hard to explain and not to spoil it!). Jennet was a real character to me, and I was upset every time something happened to her. A good read, overall. ( )
  Lisaandrea12 | Jan 24, 2016 |
This is a very good book. It switches back and forth between present time to the late 1700s. The attention to detail in the historical parts was very good. I was definitely pulled into the story, albeit a sad story. I very much enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. ( )
  asigg44 | Aug 16, 2014 |
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Silver Medal Winner, European fiction - 2015 Independent Publisher Book AwardsA haunting historical thriller set in Britain's North Yorkshire Moors about isolation, superstition and persecution, The Haunting of Thores-Cross explores 18th century life in a picturesque but isolated village in the North Yorkshire Moors. But when a vulnerable young girl is ostracised within her community and accused of witchcraft, the descendants of her neighbours will suffer for centuries to come."This is the most well-researched, intense and spookiest book I've ever read" - Author Amy Queau Likened by independent reviewers on Amazon to the Bront sisters, Edgar Allen Poe, Barbara Erskine and Nathaniel Hawthorne, Karen Perkins' novels are filled with unflinching honesty and an acute understanding of human nature. She explores not only the depths of humanity, but the depths of human motivation behind the actions and pain people inflict upon each other, as well as the repercussions of these actions not only in the short term, but also the later generations who live with the implications of the past. Emma Moorcroft is still grieving after a late miscarriage and moves to her dream house at Thruscross Reservoir with her husband, Dave. Both Emma and Dave hope that moving into their new home signifies a fresh start, but life is not that simple. Emma has nightmares about the reservoir and the drowned village that lies beneath the water, and is further disturbed by the sound of church bells - from a church that no longer exists. Jennet is fifteen and lives in the isolated community of Thores-Cross, where life revolves about the sheep on which they depend. Following the sudden loss of both her parents, she is seduced by the local wool merchant, Richard Ramsgill. She becomes pregnant and is shunned not only by Ramsgill, but by the entire village. Lonely and embittered, Jennet's problems escalate, leading to tragic consequences which continue to have an effect through the centuries. Emma becomes fixated on Jennet, neglecting herself, her beloved dogs and her husband to the point where her marriage may not survive. As Jennet and Emma's lives become further entwined, Emma's obsession deepens and she realises that the curse Jennet inflicted on the Ramsgill family over two hundred years ago is still claiming lives. Emma is the only one who can stop Jennet killing again, but will her efforts be enough? The Haunting of Thores-Cross was previously released asThores-Cross.Results on Amazon: #1 Bestseller British Horror #1 Bestseller Occult, Ghosts & Haunted Houses #1 Bestseller Gothic Romance Over 100 5-STAR reviews on Amazon.com

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