The Skeleton in the Rose Bed, Alys Clare
The Skeleton in the Rose Bed, Alys Clare
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The Skeleton in the Rose Bed

Author: Alys Clare

Narrator: Lucy Scott

Unabridged: 9 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Soundings

Published: 10/02/2025


Synopsis

London, 1882. When the World's End Investigation Bureau receives an anxious visit from a trio of elderly siblings, Lily Raynor and Felix Wilbraham realise that the Fetterplaces are keeping back the heart of the matter. Ancient bones have been uncovered in their garden, and they believe they know whose they are. But so does someone else. On visiting the old house, they are frustrated by the distressed siblings forbidding an inspection their rose bed. Felix returns by night. . .and discovers that the Fetterplace siblings have good reason for their fear. Unconscious and gravely injured, Felix is brought back to Lily's door by concerned strangers. Fully occupied with trying to save his life, Lily begins to wonder who attacked him, and why. Who is buried in the makeshift grave? Did Felix discover something sinister alongside the bones? Whatever it was, it must be dangerous indeed if keeping it secret requires taking a life. . .

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tia on October 03, 2007

This is a somewhat slow, silent story of a young boy growing up in a poor village in Bengal. It follows Apu and Durga, (two children who are poor even by the standards of their village mates), as they search for wild berries and leaves, steal mangoes from their neighbors, get beaten, play cowries, g......more

Goodreads review by Soha on July 17, 2020

A book so innocent and pure. A book so vivid and imaginary. A book that fills your heart with nostalgia and joy. A book that also makes you cry. A book that will stay within me forever now that I have read it. A book that I am so thankful exists!......more