The Silence
The Silence by Sarah Rayne, published by Severn House in 2013, is a 256-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of ghostly horror and gothic suspense. The narrative follows antiques dealer Nell West as she evaluates the contents of her late husband Brad’s childhood home, Stilter House, located in the remote Derbyshire Peaks. The story delves into a century-old crime committed by the notorious Isobel Acton, whose dark legacy continues to cast a shadow over the present.
Readers will encounter a spine-tingling tale that explores the eerie connection between Nell’s experiences and the haunting past of Isobel Acton. As Nell navigates the unsettling atmosphere of Stilter House, she begins to hear mysterious piano music that links her to the macabre events of the past. This edition presents a compelling exploration of multiple timelines, revealing how the consequences of historical actions resonate through time, creating a chilling backdrop for Nell’s journey.
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A century-old crime menaces the present in this spine-tingling tale of supernatural suspense
Antiques dealer Nell West is valuing the contents of her late husband Brad’s childhood home, Stilter House. Set on the remote Derbyshire Peaks, there was once a much older property there, in which the notorious Isobel Acton committed a vicious crime.
Warned against visiting the house by an elderly aunt of Brad’s, Nell hears mysterious piano music soon after her arrival. It becomes clear that the music is tangled with Isobel Acton’s macabre fate more than a hundred years earlier. A fate whose consequences still menace the present.
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