The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey A ghostly, gothic love story that opens as the animals of the natural history museum are evacuated to a sinister country house during the war – perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, Stacey Hall, and Jessie Burton. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Some secrets are unspoken. Others are unspeakable . . .August 1939.Thirty-year-old Hetty Cartwright is tasked with the evacuation and safekeeping of the natural history museums collection of mammals. Once she and her exhibits arrive at Lockwood Manor, however, where they are to stay for the duration of the war, Hetty soon realizes that shes taken on more than shed bargained for.Protecting her charges from the irascible Lord Lockwood and resentful servants is work enough, but when some of the animals go missing, and worse, Hetty begins to suspect someone - or something - is stalking her through the darkened corridors of the house.As the disasters mount, Hetty finds herself falling under the spell of Lucy, Lord Lockwoods beautiful but clearly haunted daughter. But why is Lucy so traumatized? Does she know something shes not telling? And is there any truth to local rumours of ghosts and curses?Part love story, part mystery, The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey is a gripping and atmospheric tale of family madness, long-buried secrets and hidden desires. Flap August 1939. When the contents of Londons museums and galleries are evacuated for safekeeping during the war, thirty-year-old Hetty Cartwright is put in charge of the natural history museums mammal collection. Once she and her exhibits arrive at Lockwood Manor, however, where they will stay for the duration of the war, Hetty soon realizes that perhaps London would have been safer . . . As some of the animals go missing - and worse - Hetty finds herself falling under the spell of Lucy, Lord Lockwoods beautiful but clearly haunted daughter. But why is Lucy so traumatized? Does she know something shes not telling? And is there any truth to local rumours of ghosts and curses? A rich story full of tension and darkness AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird This story will keep you captivated Womans Weekly An eerie puzzle box of a book Erika Swyler A vivid, beautiful but haunting story, with a thread of darkness running through it . . . I was thoroughly engrossed Cressida McLaughlin Will keep you emotionally invested to the end Woman & Home Author Biography Jane Healey studied English Literature at Warwick University. She has been shortlisted for the Bristol Short Story Prize 2013, the Costa Short Story Award 2014, the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2016 and the Penguin Random House WriteNow mentoring programme 2017. The Animals at Lockwood Manor is her first novel. She lives in Edinburgh. Review Jane Healeys excellent debut novel is a rich story full of tension and darkness. The star of the novel is the claustrophobic Manor itself, which casts a shadow over every page and hides a truly horrible secret. Atmospheric and disquieting, The Animals at Lockwood Manor is an ideal book club read -- A J Pearce, author of Dear Mrs BirdAn eerie puzzle box of a book . . . a deeply consuming read and a fantastic novel to get lost in -- Erika SwylerSuch a vivid, beautiful but haunting story, with a thread of darkness running through it . . . I was thoroughly engrossed -- Cressida McLaughlinThis story will keep you captivated * Womens Weekly *Hypnotic . . . Will keep you emotionally invested to the end * Woman & Home *Absorbing, atmospheric * The Herald *In this modern gothic, animals disappear, chilling screams pierce the night, and tales of abuse and madness abound. An appropriately horrific conclusion is worthy of the genres best storytellers * Audiofile * Promotional Some secrets are unspoken. Others are unspeakable . . . Review Quote An eerie puzzle box of a book . . . a deeply consuming read and a fantastic novel to get lost in Promotional "Headline" Some secrets are unspoken. Others are unspeakable . . . Details ISBN1529014190 Author Jane Healey Publisher Pan Macmillan ISBN-10 1529014190 ISBN-13 9781529014198 Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-02-18 Pages 352 Format Paperback Language English UK Release Date 2021-02-18 Audience Age 18 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Imprint Pan Books DEWEY 813.6 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-06-07 NZ Release Date 2021-06-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133558101;

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