Secrets of the Watch House, Jenny Ashcroft
Secrets of the Watch House, Jenny Ashcroft
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Secrets of the Watch House

Author: Jenny Ashcroft

Narrator: Hannah Genesius

Unabridged: 12 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 09/26/2024


Synopsis

The truth is waiting to be told … READERS ARE SPELLBOUND BY : 'Stunning' 'Spine-tinglingly good' 'Incredible' *** Cornwall, 1934. Violet Ellis is living in the shadows of her father’s ruined reputation. So, when wealthy widower James Atherton offers her employment, she immediately begins the treacherous journey to his home on the remote Cornish island of Aoife’s Bay – despite the bone-chilling allegations surrounding his late wife Elizabeth’s death. In James’s company, Violet begins to feel the love that has been missing all her life. But when anonymous letters start to plague the bay’s residents, threatening to expose what really happened to Elizabeth, Violet feels the hostility towards her grow. She has an unsettling sense of being watched in her new home, and as the mysteries of the island draw her in, she starts to fear she might never find a way out … Sweeping across London, Oxford and the wilds of the West Country, this novel is perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Louise Douglas and Lucinda Riley. *** ' NATASHA LESTER 'Amazingly addictive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute page-turner … gorgeously atmospheric' 'Brilliant storytelling, atmospheric setting, intriguing plot, together with mystery and romance all of which kept me hooked' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A glorious, and sometimes creepy, read' 'A spell-binding story with so much heartache and mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About Jenny Ashcroft

JENNY ASHCROFT is a British author of historical fiction books including Meet Me in Bombay. She has a degree from Oxford University in history, and has always been fascinated by the past—in particular the way that extraordinary events can transform the lives of normal people.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Annette on August 17, 2024

This author’s historical novels have become a firm favourite of mine so I was delighted to receive a review copy of her latest novel “Secrets of the Watch House”. This novel was a slow burner- it took me a while to get to know all the characters and work out what the italic sections/ letters meant bu......more

Goodreads review by Jeanniehay64 on September 01, 2024

I found this book a slow burner for me , I was initially confused (might be my age) by the different characters but once the story progressed so did my enjoyment. What an amazing setting, which adds to the mysterious and sometimes dark storyline. The characters are all beautifully written it felt li......more

Goodreads review by Alayne on November 18, 2024

Oh my goodness what a story. All the way through I kept thinking that this was very much like Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier which is one of my all time favourite books. This was twisty and creepy and throughly enjoyable.......more

Goodreads review by Mariah on May 08, 2025

Spennende bok!! Gøy at man ikke får alle svarene med en gang, men må vente til siste slutt. 4 stjerner fordi jeg syns til tider at boken kunne bli litt urealistisk.......more

Goodreads review by The History Mom on December 12, 2024

Loved this twisty historical mystery that kept me guessing!......more


Quotes

Praise for 'The most thrillingly atmospheric novel I've read all year. With this book, Ashcroft proves herself to be a storyteller at the top of her game. I exhort everyone to step into the Watch House, where you'll be obsessed by the mystery, haunted by the shadows and beguiled by the love. Just brilliant!' ' Amanda Geard ' Gill Paul ‘An absolute page-turner … gorgeously atmospheric with a tremendous sense of place … compelling’ 'A haunting and atmospheric novel infused with a memorable cast of characters … the mystery and suspense ebbs and flows like the tides around the remote Cornish island setting. Another masterclass in historical fiction from the brilliant mind and assured pen of Jenny Ashcroft' 'Absolutely devoured this STUNNING thriller. Dark, compelling and eerie … I barely dared breathe as I raced through it because I HAD to know … brilliant plot, deftly written with characters who live and breathe. Deeply satisfying' 'I just kept turning the pages … Fantastic. [Ashcroft] is an absolutely incredible writer' 'A gloriously gothic read. I loved it'