The Ghosts of Neddingfield Hall
by Fenella-Jane Miller
Hester Frobisher is dismayed to find that her aunt and her staff have mysteriously vanished from Neddingfield
Hall. The locals mutter about ghosts, and certainly something seems to be amiss so she must discover what is
going on as soon as possible. But a distant relation has also appeared on the scene looking for Aunt Agatha,
Hester’s cousin Ralph, the Earl of Waverly, home from the Peninsular Wars. At least Ralph knows that he is the
real earl—even if somebody else is not sure about the fact.
Mystery and romance go well together in this enjoyable tale. Even though they get off to a bad start, Hester
and Ralph must work together to discover who wishes them harm before it is too late. The spooky old house amid
the snows, and the possibility of all sorts of skullduggery, make this a good tale for a winter’s night. Where
it is lacking is in that, although although Ms Miller has started the book with an interesting villain, he is not
sufficiently developed to ever be anything more than a cipher. This is a pity, as it would have added a whole
dimension to what is an entertaining but at times slightly repetitive story. The two protagonists are a likeable
pair however, and put together with their adventures as their foes close in on them make for an agreeable read. |
The Book |
Robert Hale |
31 December 2008 |
Hardback |
0709086901 / 9780709086901 |
Historical Romance / 1815 England |
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The Reviewer |
Rachel A Hyde |
Reviewed 2009 |
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