From the bestselling author of Time’s Legacy and Lady of Hay comes a thrilling new novel, River of Destiny, an epic story that spans Anglo Saxon Britain, Victorian Suffolk and the present day.Perfect for fans of Kate Mosse’s Labyrinth.From the bestselling author of Time’s Legacy and Lady of Hay comes a thrilling new novel, River of Destiny, an epic story that spans Anglo Saxon Britain, Victorian Suffolk and the present day.Perfect for fans of Kate Mosse’s Labyrinth.On the banks of the River Deben in Suffolk are ancient barns dating back to Anglo Saxon times - within these walls lie secrets that have been buried for centuries.New arrivals Zoe and Ken move into one of the converted barns, ready to start a life away from the hustle and bustle of the city. To the outside world they seem happy, but they are growing further apart by the day. Meanwhile the strange presence Zoe feels within their home and the ghostly shapes she sees through the cloying mists on the river are getting harder to ignore.Nearby, farmers are ploughing the land beside the river and human bones are found. Are they linked to the Victorian tragedy the locals whisper about? The secret of the grassy mound has remained untouched through history, but now that it’s been disturbed, will there be devastating consequences?Praise for Time’s Legacy:‘Marvellous escapist stuff’ Woman and HomePraise for Warrior’s Princess‘A riveting timeslip novel’ Fanny Blake‘Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson’ Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times‘Stephen King meets Ruth Rendell’ Frank Delaney‘Barbara Erskine’s storytelling talent is undeniable’ The TimesA historian by training, Barbara Erskine is the author of thirteen bestselling novels that demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural, plus three collections of short stories. Her books have appeared in at least twenty-six languages. Her first novel, Lady of Hay, has sold over three million copies worldwide. She lives with her family in an ancient manor house near Colchester and in a cottage near Hay-on-Wye.Requires internet connection for purchase, plus iPod or other Audible-compatible player or iTunes software on Mac OS X or Windows• Barbara Erskine’s first novel, Lady of Hay, has sold over three million copies worldwide• Barbara regularly features in the bestseller charts. The Warrior’s Princess was a Top Twenty hit for six consecutive weeks• Time’s Legacy went to number 7 in the hardback chartsCompetition: Kate Mosse, Diana Gabaldon.
Pubblicato da: HarperCollins Publishers