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A Haunting at Holkham

from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Whatever Next?
By Anne Glenconner
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A Haunting at Holkham by Anne Glenconner is a gripping crime and thriller novel set at the historic Holkham Hall in Norfolk. The story revolves around a mysterious death that disrupts the peaceful life of this grand estate. As secrets from the past are unearthed, suspense builds, keeping readers on edge until the very end.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a gripping mystery set in a stately home, blending elements of crime, thriller, and ghost stories. Anne Glenconner, with her unique flair, offers an intriguing tale that weaves historical and contemporary narratives with a notable blend of suspense and atmosphere.

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The new blockbuster mystery from the bestselling author of Lady in Waiting and Whatever Next?

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The thrilling new novel from the unforgettable author of Sunday Times bestseller Whatever Next?

'[A] winning, well-plotted read... the mystery's denouement at the dance makes a glamorous and dramatic conclusion' Daily Mail

January 1950. Lady Anne Coke, daughter of the 5th Earl of Leicester, is in Scunthorpe on a business trip when she is called home after a sudden death in the family. She returns to Holkham Hall to discover a mystery: her beloved grandfather has been found dead at the bottom of a flight of stairs with a valuable piece of jewellery in his pocket. No one can find a cause of death, and some even suspect foul play from the ghost who supposedly haunts the house. But Anne's suspicions are aroused; she grew close to her grandfather when they lived together during the war and she is determined to discover the truth.

During World War II, Holkham Hall was an army base with large sections out of bounds, and 11-year-old Anne was in the care of a new governess, whom she hated and believed to be deceitful. Although she had been told to stay away from certain parts of the house, Anne used the secret passageways and the cellars to move around unnoticed. And something she saw then could unlock the mystery of her grandfather's death now...

Full of rich historical detail, this is a gripping novel of wartime secrets, intrigue and deceit.

'A breezily entertaining read from the author of Lady In Waiting, with clever plotting and a beautiful setting' Sunday Express

'Stirring story of wartime secrets and intrigue' Best

'Clever plotting' Daily Mirror

'Delightfully intriguing' Peterborough Telegraph

'Thrilling... The atmosphere is perfect, the anxieties and fears of the young Anne are particularly realistic, and the mystery is the perfect riddle. This is a superb story, told with verve and love' Books-monthly.co.uk

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Anne Glenconner's A Haunting at Holkham is praised for its engaging plot and dramatic conclusion, set against the beautiful backdrop of Holkham. The novel is described as entertaining and intriguing, with a stirring narrative and perfect atmosphere. The author's intimate knowledge of the setting enriches the story, offering readers a delightful experience with a superb mystery and a memorable twist.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529336429

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 435g

Pages: 352

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Anne Glenconner Cosy Crime Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Lady Glenconner was born Lady Anne Coke in 1932, the eldest daughter of the 5th Earl of Leicester, and growing up in their ancestral estate at Holkham Hall in Norfolk. A Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation, she was appointed Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret in 1971 and kept this role - accompanying her on many state occasions and foreign tours - until her death in 2002.

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