<\/p>\nA diary hidden. A crime buried. A secret to be freed…<\/i><\/h3>\n
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‘A delicious page-turning mystery within a mystery’ <\/b>LIZ HYDER
‘A twisty treasure hunt of a novel… Utterly beguiling’ <\/b>LIZZIE POOK
‘I<\/b>t glistens with a hint of the danger that lurks within<\/b>‘<\/b> CHARLOTTE PHILBY
‘Claustrophobic and clever’ <\/b>JANE SHEMILT
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Dear Reader, the man I love is trying to kill me…<\/i><\/p>\n
1932. Emily Blackwood<\/b>, a young adventuress and plant hunter, travels north for a curious new commission. A gentleman has written to request she catalogue his vast collection of taxidermied creatures before sale.<\/p>\n
On arrival, Emily finds a ruined castle, its owner haunted by the memory of a woman who disappeared<\/b> five decades before. And when she discovers the ripped pages of an old diary, crammed into the walls, she realises a dark secret lies here, waiting to entrap her too…<\/p>\n
‘Beautiful writing, thrilling plot and a literary treasure hunt – all my favourite things’ <\/b>ANNA MAZZOLA
‘Outstanding. Lovers of crime, mystery and intrigue should order this immediately’<\/b> HARPER’S BAZAAR<\/i>
‘Wonderfully gothic and immersive’ <\/b>NEW EUROPEAN<\/i>
‘An atmospheric read – add in a literary treasure hunt and this is irresistible’ <\/b>GOOD HOUSEKEEPING<\/i>
‘Very clever. Keeps you glued until the final twist’ <\/b>WOMAN & HOME<\/i><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nREAL READERS LOVE THIS TWISTY AND ATMOSPHERIC BOOK!<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n
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‘A captivating story which kept me reading far into the night ? ? ? ? ⭐<\/b>‘
‘It’s visual and beautiful, and a gorgeous piece of of work ? ? ? ? ⭐<\/b>‘
‘An absolute triumph ? ? ? ? ⭐<\/b>‘
‘Freya creates a claustrophobic atmosphere like no one else ? ? ? ? ⭐<\/b>‘
‘A beautiful and captivating read full of mystery and secrets ? ? ? ? ⭐<\/b>‘<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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