I found it hard to put it down, the only sad thing was it came to an end. After finishing sister i didnt think i could find anything to equal it, but it really is great. A place of secrets by rachel hore book cover, description, publication history. Rachel hores intriguing richard and judy recommended read, which is layered with a series of mysteries, some more supernatural than others. She teaches creative writing and publishing at the university of east anglia and is the author of eight novels, several of which have been sunday times top ten bestsellers. This is the second book by rachel hore that i have read and i have really enjoyed both. Buy a place of secrets book online at best prices in india on. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Jan 31, 2012 this is the second rachel hore book i have read and must say shes a very good writer. A runaway bestseller in britain with over 100,000 copies sold, a riveting historical mystery in the tradition of kate morton. I think i might give the author another chance, but not after just reading several books in the genre. Hore once again shows her gift for bringing the past to life. Exlibrary, with usual stamps and markings, in fair condition, suitable as a study copy.
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She is fast becoming a favourite author and i highly recommend this book. And i suppose youre like a shooting star she responded always travelling. Rachel hore she worked in london publishing for many years before moving with her family to norwich, where she teaches publishing at the university of east anglia. Hancox is nonfiction about the family house where charlotte moore still lives. See all books authored by rachel hore, including a place of secrets, and a gathering storm, and more on thriftbooks. Praise for a place of secrets sumptuous prose, deft plotting, lush settings, troubling personal histories, tragedy, heady romance and even a smattering of 18th century scientific wonderment mark hores fourth novel as her most accomplished and enthralling yet. A place of secrets by rachel hore its time to read. A place of secrets by rachel hore, 9781847391421, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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She jumps at the chance to leave london, look over the valuable pieces, and catch up with her gran, who still lives nearby. It was not a quick read, but it was well worth reading. A place of secrets book by rachel hore official publisher. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. Would you ever listen to anything by rachel hore again. Ive read a couple of rachel hores books, especially enjoying a gathering. A place of secrets by rachel hore was a runaway bestseller in britain. I was able to draw up a picture in my mind of the fictional setting. The tower was built as an observatory for astronomer anthony wickham. The supernatural elements in the book may draw readers who like to dabble in fantasy and scifi very now and then but wouldnt call themselves fans of the genre. A place of secrets read online free book by rachel hore in.
A place of secrets is a multilayered novel very similar in style to the novels of kate. Buy a cheap copy of a place of secrets book by rachel hore. This was my first introduction to the authors work, and i found the historical mystery riveting and difficult to put down. Auction house appraiser jude leaves london for her dream job at starbrough hall, an estate in the countryside, examining and pricing the manuscripts and instruments of an eighteenthcentury astronomer. Am about to start reading this i have to say the cover would have instantly put me of if it hadnt have been recommended.
Rachel hore seamlessly weaves together many plot points and mysteries and then ties them together neatly at the end. When it comes to the house that you are going to one day live in, everyone has their idea of the perfect home. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ive probably missed a lot of good books due to being so fickle.
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