Whispers in the Dark

Whispers in the Dark by Jonathan Aycliffe is a digital original published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on October 16, 2014. This 288-page work of fiction delves into the life of Charlotte Metcalf, a girl who experiences a dramatic shift in fortune after the death of her father. As she is thrust into poverty and finds herself in a workhouse, Charlotte’s determination to locate her lost brother leads her to Barras Hall, where the promise of comfort and wealth is overshadowed by lurking horrors.
Readers will encounter a narrative that intertwines elements of horror with Charlotte’s quest for family and stability. The story explores themes of loss and the unsettling contrast between daytime security and nighttime terror. As Charlotte navigates her new environment, she discovers that the comforts of Barras Hall come with a chilling price, ultimately revealing her dark destiny. This edition invites readers to experience a haunting tale that unfolds in the late nineteenth century, rich with suspense and emotional depth.
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At the end of the nineteenth century Charlotte Metcalf is a child of good fortune: a prosperous father, a loving mother, a loved brother all cocoon her from the fears of the outside world. But then her father dies… and she is plunged into poverty and the workhouse becomes her miserable home.
Yet Charlotte escapes, determined to find her lost brother, and her search brings her to Barras Hall, home of unknown relations where fine clothes, good food and wealth seem to promise her all she desires. But at night the horror begins – of sound and sense, surpassing all earthy terror. And Charlotte finds that daytime comfort comes at a price…and she must fulfil her terrible destiny.
Praise for Jonathan Aycliffe:
‘Aycliffe has a fine touch’ Independent
‘Aycliffe conjures up a feeling of dread that deepens with each unsettling incident’ Time Out
‘Naomi’s Room must rank among the finest of English ghost stories… They certainly don’t come more dark or fearsome.’ Newcastle Evening Chronicle
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