The Manor House

I read ‘Forget Her Name’ by author Jane Holland and loved it so I always planned to read more of her writing. This is a very nicely written novel that tells the story over different timelines, great characters and a well paced plot. Eleanor met a famous young poet named Lyndon Chance in 1963 when she......more

Well this what’s been a highly entertaining and enjoyable story, I was hooked from start to finish, it was beautifully written, wonderful characters. The story was heartbreaking, emotional, shocking, dramatic, gripping, suspenseful and will keep you on the edge of your seat right to the very last ch......more

I loved the Manor House. It had me right from the first line, with wonderfully vivid characters and a sense of mystery that permeated the whole book. Exploring themes of poetry, tarot cards and death, the book takes two women in different timelines on adventures that focus on a Cornish poet and the......more

This was my first read by the author Jane Holland. I loved the premise of the book. Young woman escaping an abusive family life, taken in by an upper class family and given a chance at a new life. Very Victoria Holt, Phyllis Whitney sounding. The book starts in 1963 with Eleanor who goes to a poetry......more

An atmospheric mystery! Ms Holland is skilled in evoking images of the special (actual) location the book is set in, as well as the thoughts and emotions of characters. A bit of supernatural abilities or happenings adds a layer of interest. this was a compelling read, and it was hard to put down. It......more