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The Unseen
The Unseen
paperback
Published:
24 November, 2011
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Description
From the author of the acclaimed debut THE LEGACY comes a compelling tale of love, deception and illusion.
England, 1911. When a free-spirited young woman arrives in a sleepy Berkshire village to work as a maid in the household of The Reverend and Mrs Canning, she sets in motion a chain of events which changes all their lives. For Cat has a past - a past her new mistress is willing to overlook, but will never understand . . .
Then her husband invites a young man into their home, he brings with him a dangerous obsession . . .
During the long, oppressive summer, the rectory becomes charged with ambition, love and jealousy - with the most devastating consequences.
'An enormously talented writer' Santa Montefiore
'Webb have a true gift for uncovering the mysteries of the human heart and exploring the truth of love' Kate Williams
'Katherine Webb's writing is beautiful' Elizabeth Fremantle
'A truly gifted writer of historical fiction' Lucinda Riley
'Katherine's writing is rich, vivid and evocative' Iona Grey
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781409117179 |
| ISBN10 | 1409117170 |
| Number Of Pages | 464 |
| Item Weight | 319 g |
| Product Dimensions | 133 x 196 x 31 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Orion Publishing Co |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Occult happenings, romantic passion and murder disrupt the peace of a Berkshire village in 1911 in this hauntingly good novel from the author of THE LEGACY * MARIE CLAIRE *
Really, truly outstanding * CHICKLITREVIEWS BLOG *
An atmospheric page-turner -- Fanny Blake * WOMAN & HOME *
This is an engrossing and totally convincing piece of storytelling, a perfect curl-up-by-the-fire read. -- John Koski * YOU MAGAZINE *
'A mixture of the occult, mysterious beings in the water meadows, love, ambition, jealousy - and murder - make this an exciting, engrossing book. * OXFORD TIMES *
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Author's Bio
Katherine Webb was born in 1977 and grew up in rural Hampshire before reading History at Durham University. She has since spent time living in London and Venice, and now lives in Wiltshire. Having worked as a waitress, au pair, personal assistant, book binder, library assistant, seller of fairy costumes and housekeeper, she now writes full time. katherinewebbauthor.com @KWebbAuthor