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A Haunting at Holkham
from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller 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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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
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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