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The Black Feathers

The chilling gothic thriller from author of The Whistling

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The Black Feathers

By: Rebecca Netley
Narrated by: Genevieve Gaunt
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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.

Praise for THE WHISTLING

'Wonderfully atmospheric, genuinely eerie' GUARDIAN
'A wicked twist . . . brilliant, scary, clever' 5***** READER REVIEW
'Gripping, chilling and very, very satisfying' DAILY MAIL

©2023 Rebecca Netley (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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Critic reviews

If Halloween whets your appetite for Victorian Gothic, the author of The Whistling delivers once again.
A chilling gothic thriller
An atmospheric, eerie read, perfect for autumn
A chilling and atmospheric tale…you are drawn into a haunting mystery that will keep you guessing
The Black Feathers has everything you could want in a Gothic novel, underpinned by a thrilling sense of menace. Reminiscent of Jane Eyre and The Silent Companions, the wild setting of the windswept Northern moors was a perfect backdrop for the rising tensions within Guardbridge, a grand old house in the finest tradition of English Gothic, keeping all sorts of secrets. Spooky, twisty, with a surprisingly emotional pay off, The Black Feathers is a wonderful way to spend a dark autumn evening (KATE COLLINS)
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)
Looking for an atmospheric read to while away the autumn nights? Set in a big house on the Yorkshire Moors, this Gothic ghost story delivers intrigue and suspense in spades
Atcmospheric, ghostly and gripping. A gothic tale of magic and wickedness
The Black Feathers is such a glorious autumnal read. With echoes of Wuthering Heights and Rebecca, it is both a spine-tingling ghost story and a powerful meditation on grief. A beautifully written tale that gripped me from the very first page. (IRIS COSTELLO)
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Excellent narration and extremely good story. More psychological than ghostly and would highly recommend. Loved this story from beginning to end.

Gripping story

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I would never normally choose a ghost story but what a pleasant surprise this was. After several disappointing books lately, I was losing faith in my ability to pick a good one. Thank you for restoring my faith and I will definitely look out for more from this author

Gripping story

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I really enjoyed this, it was quite a short book, but did exactly what it intended to achieve building up the suspense nicely, have a proper 'gotcha' moment when something unexpected suddenly occurred and a wonderful twist with a poignant meaning. Couldn't ask for more. Love the subtly gothic atmosphere.

A great story, perfect gothic suspense.

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A hauntingly beautiful book with an eerie tale of ghosts, love and mystery. I really enjoyed reading this and am looking forward to reading more from this author!

Hauntingly beautiful

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Just as great as the authors last book The Whistling, The Black Feathers captures that same gothic atmosphere and it’s setting on an old house on the Yorkshire Moors was great. The characters were brilliant and the twists at the end excellent! Best book I’ve gotten on audible in a long time and the audiobook narrator was perfect!

110% recommend

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