In her second volume of short stories, which follows the hugely successful 'Encounters', Barbara Erskine has created a compelling world of love, betrayal, suspense and grief.

A biographer investigating a tragic death hears voices from the past drawing her towards the truth...

A nineteenth century parson's daughter is caught up in the excitement and romance of a smuggling intrigue...

A young boy from a deprived background finds his own haven in the wastelands of the inner city...

Contemporary, historical, spooky, and humorous - there are over thirty delightful stories, each one guaranteed to capture the reader's imagination, and all demonstrating Barbara Erskine's unique powers as a storyteller.

Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine:
'Atmospheric'
'Enthralling'
'Spellbinding'
'Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre'
'Immensely and deeply immersive fiction'
'I loved every minute'
'An exceptional writer of great books'
'You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more'
'A joy to read'
'Captivating and engrossing'

Get lost in a collection of captivating short stories brimming with mystery and suspense

About the Author

Barbara Erskine is the Sunday Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels. Her first book, Lady of Hay, has sold more than three million copies worldwide and has never been out of print since it was first published thirty years ago. Her books have been translated into over twenty-five languages and are international bestsellers. Barbara lives near Hay-on-Wye in the Welsh borders.

To find out more about Barbara and her books visit her website, find her on Facebook or follow her on Twitter.
www.barbara-erskine.co.uk
Facebook.com/barbaraerskineofficial
@Barbaraerskine

Reviews

Praise for Barbara Erskine:

'Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson', Sunday Times

'Barbara Erskine's storytelling talent is undeniable' The Times

'Marvellous, escapist stuff' Woman and Home

Book Information
ISBN 9780008180911
Author Barbara Erskine
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 27mm