The Mystery of Haverford House

In 1928: Annie Bishop is sixteen when she starts working as a maid at Haverford House in Yorkshire and like her mother did years before her. Annie shares a room with Polly, the other servants are kind and Lord Haverford lets his staff read books from his impressive library and Annie enjoys Shakespea......more

Annie Bishop is the central character in this dual timeline set in 1933 and 2003 and she's a very likeable one. Haverford House also features in both timelines. There is a great cast of characters and I liked the below stairs people best. The mystery is excellent. I did guess early on, to a degree,......more

Another fabulous, well written and intriguing story from Rachel Burton. I love historical novels set in grand houses and this one ticks all the boxes - two time lines (1933 and 2003), two women falling for a mysterious American (Annie and Viola), and the gorgeous setting of Haverford House (the fami......more

This atmospheric historical mystery plays out over a dual timeline. Set in the York village of Cranmere, the main focus is on Haversford House, a Georgian mansion, located on top of a hill overlooking the village. Once the heart and soul of the village, it’s now struggling to stay afloat. This novel......more

This was a great story, captivated me from the start. It is told in alternating times, with both times connected by The Haverford House. Viola has been working at the historical house for five years, and loves it beyond measure. She is devastated to learn it will be closing, especially before she. c......more