The Key in the Lock
Location: FIC UND
Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery
I still dream, every night, of Polneath on fire. Smoke unfurling out of an upper window and a hectic orange light cascading across the terrace.
By day, Ivy Boscawen mourns the loss of her son Tim in the Great War. But by night she mourns another boy - one whose death decades ago haunts her still.
For Ivy is sure that there is more to what happened all those years ago: the fire at the Great House, and the terrible events that came after. A truth she must uncover, if she is ever to be free.
Brimming with secrets, this lyrical haunting historical thriller is perfect for fans of Elizabeth Macneal, Sarah Waters and Diane Setterfield.
"This is a beautifully written novel with a great sense of location in Cornwall, with a sadness and heartbreak that lingers in the pages of the book. The characterisation is wonderful, the flawed Ivy who goes on to marry the coroner, making questionable decisions, in this story of love, loss, tragedy and family in this particular historical period. It is an emotionally gripping read, utterly engaging, with a strong streak of ambiguity, and with compelling characters, that I think will appeal to a variety of readers, including those who love their historical fiction. Many thanks to the publisher for an ARC." Paromit
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