Description
Step into the captivating world of 'Strange Fascination', where a charming summer in Adders Fork takes a thrilling turn. Dive into this gripping tale that masterfully intertwines humor and mystery. Perfect for fans of contemporary fiction, this book tells the story of Rosie Strange, who watches her plans for the relaunched Essex Witch Museum unravel when disruptive developers arrive in her quaint village. As a centuries-old boulder, tied to local legends of witches and lost treasures, is disturbed, strange phenomena emerge: from ghostly apparitions to blood seeping through walls. What is the significance of the lost treasure of Mockton Abbey? Can Rosie and curator Sam Stone confront the supernatural chaos and uncover the truth behind the severed head found atop the boulder? This riveting narrative is a unique blend of mystery, folklore, and a touch of romance, ensuring readers are drawn in from the first page to the last. Whether you're looking for your next summer read or a gripping thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat, 'Strange Fascination' delivers. Grab your B-format paperback copy today and explore the wonders and oddities of Adders Fork. With 400 pages of suspenseful storytelling, this book is a must-have for any literature lover. Delivery information: Enjoy fast shipping with secure packaging, ensuring your brand new copy arrives safely at your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786072573
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 400
Description:
It 's summer in Adders Fork. The sun is out, the sky is blue and things are going swimmingly for Rosie Strange, thank you very much. The Essex Witch Museum has been relaunched with a new Ursula Cadence wing and picnic grounds. Takings are up and Rosie and curator Sam Stone are getting on very well indeed. Then developers roll into the sleepy village to widen the road. When the centuries-old Blackly Be boulder, said to mark the grave of a notorious witch but now in the carpark of the Seven Stars, is moved, all hell breaks out. Within hours a slew of peculiar phenomena descends- trucks break down, blood seeps through walls, headless monks and spectral ladies are sighted in the dead of night, and the church clock strikes thirteen. And have gold coins, supposedly the lost treasure of Mockton Abbey, been discovered' When a severed head is discovered atop the boulder, the locals can take no more and storm the Museum to demand someone take action. Can Rosie and Sam unravel the mystery' And what of the ancient treasure that could drastically change someone 's fortunes and offer a motive for murder'
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786072573
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 400
Description:
It 's summer in Adders Fork. The sun is out, the sky is blue and things are going swimmingly for Rosie Strange, thank you very much. The Essex Witch Museum has been relaunched with a new Ursula Cadence wing and picnic grounds. Takings are up and Rosie and curator Sam Stone are getting on very well indeed. Then developers roll into the sleepy village to widen the road. When the centuries-old Blackly Be boulder, said to mark the grave of a notorious witch but now in the carpark of the Seven Stars, is moved, all hell breaks out. Within hours a slew of peculiar phenomena descends- trucks break down, blood seeps through walls, headless monks and spectral ladies are sighted in the dead of night, and the church clock strikes thirteen. And have gold coins, supposedly the lost treasure of Mockton Abbey, been discovered' When a severed head is discovered atop the boulder, the locals can take no more and storm the Museum to demand someone take action. Can Rosie and Sam unravel the mystery' And what of the ancient treasure that could drastically change someone 's fortunes and offer a motive for murder'