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Where ghosts tread, black feathers fall...

When Annie marries widower Edward Stonehouse and arrives at Guardbridge, his estate on the Yorkshire moors, she thinks she has finally put darkness behind her.

She is mistaken.

Edward's sister, Iris, still lives in the family home. A taxidermist and medium, she urges Annie to watch out for black feathers - claiming that they mark the spot where a spirt has visited.

At first, Annie dismisses her warnings. But, before long, she begins to feel haunted.

What exactly happened to Edward's first wife? Why is Iris so disturbed?

And should Annie really be watching for signs from the dead - or is she the one being watched?

SET ON THE YORKSHIRE MOORS IN THE 1800S, THE BLACK FEATHERS IS A GHOSTLY TALE OF MAGIC AND WICKEDNESS.

©2023 Rebecca Netley (P)2023 Penguin Audio Ghosts Gothic Horror Haunted Scary Heartfelt England

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"Chilling, haunting and incredibly moving" (Barbara Copperthwaite)

"The perfect book for a cold winter’s night...an immersive gothic tale, dark and mysterious, in which it seems one must fear the living as much as the dead. Truly haunting!" (Anita Frank)
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A great story in the style of Victorian gothic that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Beautifully written and narrated.

Gripping & emotional

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If you like the genre you will love this book. The performance is great and whilstIbwas not surprised by the ending, it was still very satisfying. I would recommend.

Classic gothic novel

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It is a long time since I sat sobbing listening to a book. Well written story of a mother's love.

Heartbreaking and heartwarming all at the same time

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A great story well told. I was genuinely scared at points. It’s a dark and gothic tale. Would recommend

Eerie gothic tale for a winter’s evening

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Loved this, although I didn't find it quite as chilling as the first one I listened to. This I found quite poignant and touching. Recommend.

Eerie and heart wrenching

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