Shadows
on the Moor
By Ann Cliff
Amy Appleton had lived all her young life at Banks Farm in rural
Yorkshire until the death of her father. Now Amy and her mother
are living in the town with her fierce and complaining grandmother
who is keen for her to enter service. But a way out of all this
occurs when the new tenant of Banks Farm takes Amy on to help about
the place. Gloomy Ben Yardley knows nothing about farming, and there
appears to be some sort of secret attached to his past. But when
sheep keep disappearing, it seems obvious that something is going
on, and that somebody living on the moor is guilty of a lot more
evildoing than just rustling.
This is a pleasant, relaxing read that immerses the reader straightaway
in the world of mid 19th century rural Yorkshire. The author comes
from the area, and it shows; not just in her local knowledge but
in her love of “God’s Own Country,” which she
conveys to the reader, giving the book a real lift. It is not hard
to guess what is going on and who is behind it all, but be assured
that there are still a few surprises in store. The tale is an entertaining
combination of romance, rural life and mystery that makes the pages
turn rapidly, showing that the author has a real skill for telling
a tale. Anybody suffering withdrawal symptoms from the hit TV series
Heartbeat is sure to particularly enjoy this, but then so will anybody
else who enjoys a good tale well told. I’ll be looking out
for more by this author.
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The
Book |
Robert Hale |
31 August 2010 |
Hardback |
0709091052 / 9780709091059 |
Historical Romance /1867 Yorkshire, England |
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The
Reviewer |
Rachel A Hyde |
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2010 |
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