The Lost One, Mary Stewart
The Lost One, Mary Stewart
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The Lost One

Author: Mary Stewart

Narrator: Antonia Whillans

Unabridged: 1 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2019


Synopsis

The recently rediscovered short story 'The Lost One', perfect for fans of Daphne du Maurier, Santa Montefiore and Anya Seton.

First published in Woman's Journal in 1960, and set against the backdrop of unfenced country and dark winding valleys at night, the aptly named 'The Lost One' features The Wind Off The Small Isles heroine Perdita West, who brings her characteristic pluck and courage to this classic Mary Stewart tale of suspense and intrigue ...

(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton

About Mary Stewart

Mary Stewart was one of the 20th century's bestselling and best-loved novelists. She was born in Sunderland, County Durham in 1916, but lived for most of her life in Scotland, a source of much inspiration for her writing. Her first novel, Madam, Will You Talk? was published in 1955 and marked the beginning of a long and acclaimed writing career. In 1971 she was awarded the International PEN Association's Frederick Niven Prize for The Crystal Cave, and in 1974 the Scottish Arts Council Award for one of her children's books, Ludo and the Star Horse. She was married to the Scottish geologist Frederick Stewart, and died in 2014.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Gina on November 20, 2023

4.5🌟 Another classic cozy and suspense-filled Mary Stewart! If I had known that the character of plucky and lovely Perdita West was from 'The Wind Off the Small Isles', I would have read that book first. The Lost One was, I believe, originally published in Woman's Journal (UK) in the 1960s. I'm so gl......more

Goodreads review by Erin on December 20, 2023

Two star narrator. It may be due to the narrator that I was not engaged with the story.......more