The Ghost Writer |
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Author:
| Harwood, John |
ISBN: | 978-0-15-603232-2 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2005 |
Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers
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Imprint: | Mariner Books |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $20.99 |
Book Description:
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A tantalizing tale of suspense and family secrets that weaves Victorian ghost stories into the present--where they start to come true Timid, solitary librarian Gerard Freeman lives for just two things: his elusive pen pal Alice and a story he found hidden in his mother's drawer years ago. Written by his great-grandmother Viola, it hints at his mother's role in a sinister crime. And as he discovers more of Viola's chilling tales, he realizes that they might hold...
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A tantalizing tale of suspense and family secrets that weaves Victorian ghost stories into the present--where they start to come true
Timid, solitary librarian Gerard Freeman lives for just two things: his elusive pen pal Alice and a story he found hidden in his mother's drawer years ago. Written by his great-grandmother Viola, it hints at his mother's role in a sinister crime. And as he discovers more of Viola's chilling tales, he realizes that they might hold the key to finding Alice and unveiling his family's mystery--or will they bring him the untimely death they seem to foretell?
Harwood's astonishing, assured debut shows us just how dangerous family skeletons--and stories--can be.