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THE GHOST TREE
Before you follow the path into your family's history, beware of the secrets you may find
Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson' Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times
Barbara Erskine's storytelling talent is undeniable' The Times
Ruth has returned to Edinburgh after many years of exile, left rootless by the end of her marriage, career and now the death of her father. She is now faced with the daunting task of clearing his house.
Hidden away in a barely used top-floor room, she finds he had secretly kept a cupboard full of her mother's possessions. Sifting through the ancient papers, Ruth discovers the diary and letters written by her ancestor from the eighteenth century, Thomas Erskine.
As the youngest son of a noble family now living in genteel poverty, Thomas always knew he would have to make his own way in the world. Unable to follow his brothers to university, instead he joins the navy, rising through the ranks, travelling the world. When he is finally able to study law, his extraordinary experiences and
abilities propel him to the very top and he becomes Lord Chancellor. Yet he has made a powerful enemy on his voyages, who will hound him and his family to the death.
Ruth becomes ever more aware of Thomas as she is gripped by his story, and slowly senses that not only is his presence with her, but so is his enemy's. Ruth will have to draw upon new friends and old in what becomes a battle for her very survival and discover an inner power beyond anything she has imagined.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Barbara Erskine is the acclaimed author of 11 internationally best-selling novels beginning with the much loved classic, LADY OF HAY, over 3 million copies sold, reissued by HarperCollins during its 25th year of publication. She has also published three highly successful volumes of short stories.
Her books, which have appeared in 24 languages, demonstrate her masterful storytelling abilities and her fascination with history and the supernatural. She lives with her family in an old police station in Hay-on-Wye.
Barbara Erskine's storytelling talent is undeniable' The Times
Ruth has returned to Edinburgh after many years of exile, left rootless by the end of her marriage, career and now the death of her father. She is now faced with the daunting task of clearing his house.
Hidden away in a barely used top-floor room, she finds he had secretly kept a cupboard full of her mother's possessions. Sifting through the ancient papers, Ruth discovers the diary and letters written by her ancestor from the eighteenth century, Thomas Erskine.
As the youngest son of a noble family now living in genteel poverty, Thomas always knew he would have to make his own way in the world. Unable to follow his brothers to university, instead he joins the navy, rising through the ranks, travelling the world. When he is finally able to study law, his extraordinary experiences and
abilities propel him to the very top and he becomes Lord Chancellor. Yet he has made a powerful enemy on his voyages, who will hound him and his family to the death.
Ruth becomes ever more aware of Thomas as she is gripped by his story, and slowly senses that not only is his presence with her, but so is his enemy's. Ruth will have to draw upon new friends and old in what becomes a battle for her very survival and discover an inner power beyond anything she has imagined.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Barbara Erskine is the acclaimed author of 11 internationally best-selling novels beginning with the much loved classic, LADY OF HAY, over 3 million copies sold, reissued by HarperCollins during its 25th year of publication. She has also published three highly successful volumes of short stories.
Her books, which have appeared in 24 languages, demonstrate her masterful storytelling abilities and her fascination with history and the supernatural. She lives with her family in an old police station in Hay-on-Wye.
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Published 2023-05-11 by HarperCollins |