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I liked the characters of the 2010 and 1816 timelines but one star dropped for committing a misleading faux-pas. Fans seeking paranormal mysteries buy titles like “The Haunting"! Never employ such a title, if your book is not about a haunting! Paranormal elements need not be horrific but instead, inspiring. Why limit mystical choices to monsters? Literature needs novels about ghosts that aren’t horror stories; not another foray into historical fiction. Those are churned-out by the millions.This
What a pretty cover, perhaps a bit too pink but still pretty and very glittery - you can't really see it here but trust me it is liberally sprinkled with silver glittery bits.Anyway,An OK read, what I would describe as undemanding and perfect for these lengthening autumn nights. The Haunting is a nice gentle, thankfully non-sloppy, totally inoffensive (any real shows of passion are left up to the readers imagination) tale of romance and intrigue that takes place over two time zones set centuries...
This was better than I expected. I only chose it because it meant I could tick off one the Pop Sugar list, 'a book written by a celebrity', I usually avoid 'celebrity' books like the plague. What can I say, I've read a lot worse!
I really enjoyed this story by Alan Titchmarsh. It has very short chapters which makes it a easy read. It's two stories in one, in 1816 Ann is a housemaid in a manner house, in 2010 Harry Flint is a history teacher and at a turning point in his life, after a failed marriage he decides to leave his job and move house, a fresh start. The chapters usually alternate between Ann and Harry, the mystery was the connection between them which is revealed in the end. Would recommend, a lovely light read.
Harry Flint is tired of his boring life, being history teacher to a bunch of ungrateful twelve year olds who ask why they should be studying the past, and his failed marriage to barrister Serena. He wants new start, a beautiful beginning, rather than a happy ending. His interests range from history to genealogy to lives of saints. He wants to trace his family history, so far he is stuck on Merrily Flint, he can’t seem to go further back beyond Merrily. Harry buys a cottage on the banks of a chal...
Alternating between 1816 and 2010, I initially knew the connection but couldn't quite grasp its significance until the two worlds collided at the very last chapter. Done without elements of fantasy and science fiction, this novel weaves two timelines in breathtaking language and pace with just a touch of comprehension.
This is Alan Titchmarsh’s eighth novel (published 2011) and the first of his that I’ve read. Titchmarsh is a gardener who became a broadcaster in TV and radio. His first novel was published in 2001.The Haunting (an over-used title) is an episodic tale alternating between two time periods: 1816 and 2010. In 1816 a housemaid Anne Flint goes missing at the same time as the daughter of the local lord is found dead by the stream. The mysterious death is compounded by the fact that the dead girl is we...
This is the first novel I have read by Alan Titchmarsh. I thought it was really good but not what I expected! I thought both story lines were good and I looked forward to every chapter. I will certainly give his other books a try.
All very convenient have everything just falls into place but a relaxing read in these strange times.
This was another gem from Mr Titchmarsh. It was so different to his other novels but, still very enjoyable. I love that all his books are so different each one is unique. I recommend this one as it’s has a ghost and is very well written.
I'm going to be completely honest and say I have absolutely no idea what genre the author was aiming for - whether it was historical, romance, supernatural or mystery, it fell seriously short of any.That's not to say it wasn't an ok read - it was enjoyable on some level. There's two stories here and the chapters bounce from one to the other. At first it has huge promise - a missing 18th century maid, a dead body in the river and a modern teacher who decides to buy a house on that same river. And...
This isn't my normal sort of book for reading and wasn't sure I would enjoy it but it was quite good and quite enjoyed it. Tells two different stories one from the present day and one from the 19th century and tells the story of love.
