The Gabriel Hounds
The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2011, is a 400-page novel written in English. This work unfolds in the mysterious setting of the decaying palace of Dar Ibrahim, located in the Adonis Valley of Lebanon. The story follows Christie Mansel, a wealthy and spoiled young woman, as she arrives to care for her eccentric Aunt Harriet. Upon her arrival, Christie is met with the eerie sounds of howling dogs and discovers that the palace is filled with hidden passages and secrets that someone is determined to protect at all costs.
Readers will find a blend of mystery, romance, and suspense as the narrative explores the dark legends surrounding the Gabriel Hounds and the palace’s hidden truths. The atmosphere is richly described, capturing the beauty of the surrounding landscape and the tension within the palace walls. As Christie navigates her new environment, the story delves into themes of danger and intrigue, inviting readers to uncover the extraordinary secret that lies within the palace.
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‘A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I’d rather read her than most other authors.’ Harriet Evans
Legend has it that when the Gabriel Hounds run howling over the crumbling palace of Dar Ibrahim, high in the Adonis Valley of Lebanon, death will follow on their heels. When rich, spoilt Christie Mansel arrives at the decaying palace to look after her eccentric Aunt Harriet, she arrives to the sound of howling dogs. The palace is riddled with hidden passages and the servants are unwilling to let anyone see Harriet during the day. It seems the palace hides an extraordinary secret . . . one that somebody is willing to kill to keep.
The deep blue oblong of sky above the open court was pricking already with brilliant stars. No ugly diffusion of city light spoiled the deep velvet of that sky; even hanging as it was above the glittering and crowded richness of the Damascus oasis, it spoke of the desert and the vast empty silence beyond the last palm tree.
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