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The Shadow Key

By: Susan Stokes-Chapman
Narrated by: Richard Harrington
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A remote village, a mysterious death, a secret cult – a gripping gothic mystery from the author of number one bestseller Pandora

After a grave mistake, Henry Talbot has been forced to take a position as village doctor in remote Wales where he can't speak the language and belief in myth and magic is rife. When Henry discovers his predecessor died in mysterious circumstances, and starts to notice a cryptic symbol appearing in odd places, he sets out to find answers.

The lady of the manor, Linette Tresilian, is vexingly unhelpful at first. She seems to know little about the shelves of occult books Henry notices in her family’s library. But Linette has suspicions of her own about what’s happened in the village and, together, their investigations will bind their destinies in ways neither thought possible.

‘A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of magic and mythology’ Rosie Andrews

‘An alluring, immersive Gothic mystery’ Jennifer Saint

'A haunting, transporting mystery…kept me completely enthralled' Elodie Harper

‘I was gripped… the story was so dark and clever’ Stacey Thomas

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 Fantasy Genre Fiction Historical Small Town & Rural Supernatural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Village
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A good story with lyrical prose and some likeable characters, enhanced by the beautiful voice of the narrator, I didn’t want it to end .

Loved this book

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Plenty of atmosphere. Great sense of menace especially early on. Well read throughout. Very enjoyable.

Great gothic novel

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Absolutely gripping gothic, beautifully read and written. If you like this genre, or even if you don't, I would highly recommend as it is a great story.

Gripping Gothic

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This was a good listening book. I enjoyed it a bit slow at times though like the Ending.

Good listen

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This is my second Susan Stokes-Chapman novel and I have to say, I absolutely loved it. From the Welsh the setting, the folk story’s embedded in the Welsh culture and the how the characters went from being abandoned, lost, facing impossible odds and without any hope; find solace, peace and sense of home. The choice of narrator was perfectly done and with the Welsh accent, added depth and humanity to the characters.

A truly remarkable story and I can’t wait to read my next Susan Stokes-Chapman

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A beautiful, immersive and haunting story

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