The Daughters of Foxcote Manor (Wheeler Publishing Large Print Hardcover)

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On the day of the job interview, three things happened, all of which worked together in favor of Rita landing the job. First, Mrs. Jeannie Harrington read her reference letter aloud as the candidate sat, as demurely as possible, on the soft across from her, the children listening intently to mother’s spoken proclamation: An old English estate holds decades worth of secrets...' New York Post's Best Books of The Week July 18, 2020 She’d developed the habit early on, after that terrible thing that happened to her in the woods when she was a child, the one that she was certain would give her mother a “coronary grimace” if she ever dared to share it with her. I really enjoyed this book. Eve Chase’s writing style drew me in from the beginning. What I loved most was that I was able to visualize the characters, hear the noises of the forest that surrounds Foxcote, and feel the sense of foreboding that surrounds Foxcote manor. Chase brings this story to life, especially through the characters and the forest.

An] atmospheric mystery...Ample foreboding and evocative prose propel things to a gratifying close. Gothic suspense fans will be delighted." — Publishers Weekly

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An] atmospheric mystery...A mple foreboding and evocative prose propel things to a gratifying close. Gothic suspense fans will be delighted.' Publishers Weekly, US And she couldn’t bear the thought of walking away from Jeannie, Hera, and Teddy when they needed her most. It’d be like giving up on them. Or saying,” I can’t help you anymore,” even though she’s sure she can—she knows about grief, the way it scars you, not on the skin but on the soft suede of the soul inside. (And how it is to grow up different, like Hera, the one who doesn’t fit.) So yes, surely better she “report” on Jeannie this summer, fudging whenever necessary, than some strict new hire, she reasoned. Even this morning it felt like the right decision. But now that they’re here, enclosed by these somber, looming trees, in a spot so remote it feels like they’re the last survivors on the planet, she’s no longer sure. Her mouth is dry and metallic. It tastes of betrayal. Well, let’s get this bloody awful thing over with, shall we?” Jeannie whispers grimly. Rita nods and grapples with the gearshift. Forcing a smile for the children, Jeannie says in a loud, bright voice, “Well, hello, Foxcote! This is exciting. Come on, Big Rita. Drive in.” As already mentioned, the strengths here for me were the evocative writing style and ambiance created. Foxcote Manor, located in the Forest of Dean, very much felt like a character in its own right as did the forest itself, and in the past narrative in particular there was a strong sense of suspense created with a feeling of being watched and something sinister lurking, the tension building throughout until the climax.

Another voice from the past filled out the story, speaking of things that Sylvie didn’t see or know.I’ve read and enjoyed Eve Chase’s two previous novels, so it was with some excitement that I requested a copy of this, her third book. Once again, she features an old house and a dual time-line narrative, both elements that I enjoy. The two storylines come together with a delicious twist and I love how this one ended up. So many clues I missed the first time reading, I would love to read this one again! I highly recommend it!