Through a Darkening Glass, R. S. Maxwell
Through a Darkening Glass, R. S. Maxwell
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Through a Darkening Glass
A Novel

Author: R. S. Maxwell

Narrator: Eilidh Beaton

Unabridged: 12 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2023


Synopsis

A mesmerizing World War II mystery about a Londoner who flees the city to write a novel and finds a truth stranger than fiction.England, 1940. Literature student Ruth Gladstone evacuates Cambridge University for Martynsborough, a tiny English village with a shadowy history. For Ruth, retreating to a forgotten corner of the country is more than a safety maneuver; it’s an opportunity to end an undesirable engagement and begin writing her first novel.But upon her arrival, Ruth learns of a ghostly wraith haunting the villagers after decades of silence. Although Ruth is enthralled by the legend, the locals are less charmed by the wraith’s return. They blame the evacuees—and among them, Ruth—for stirring up restless spirits.Undeterred, Ruth joins forces with Malcolm, an injured soldier, to unravel the mystery of the wraith. As Ruth and Malcolm draw closer to the truth, they’ll unearth long-buried secrets that could threaten them both…even as they craft a forbidden love story of their own.

About R. S. Maxwell

Having earned an arts degree from York University many moons ago, R. S. Maxwell continues to read and study voraciously across multiple subjects that include cookery, gardening, English literature, music, art, and art history. Maxwell, who resides in Toronto, can typically be found working on another novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh

In a Nutshell: Expected horror. Got a mildly paranormal plot with huge chunks of family drama and romance. Story Synopsis: England, 1940. Ruth Gladstone, a literature student at Cambridge University, is forced to evacuate along with her grandma Edith to a little village named Martynsborough, where th......more

Goodreads review by Alayne

A very unexceptional book. I was hoping for better but it wasn’t that creepy or interesting.......more


Quotes

“Eilidh Beaton performs this charming, slow-moving, somewhat dark ghost story set during the blackouts in England in 1940.… Beaton ably voices the broad-accented Martynsborough inhabitants, contrasting them sharply with the wartime transplants from London. Beaton uses a soft, melodic voice for the lengthy descriptions of the quiet village and its environs, while enlivening conversations and relationships.” AudioFile Magazine“A deftly crafted novel…World War II era themed literary fiction at its best. Now brought to vivid life by the narrative talents of Eilidh Beaton…especially and unreservedly recommended.” Midwest Book Review“This intriguing historical with mystery, romance, and gothic overtones will keep readers thoroughly engaged while putting a surprising spin on the English village story.” Booklist