The Winter Ghosts

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Synopsis

From the bestselling author of LABYRINTH and SEPULCHRE - a compelling story of ghosts and remembrance. Illustrated throughout by Brian Gallagher. The Great War took much more than lives. It robbed a generation of friends, lovers and futures. In Freddie Watson's case, it took his beloved brother and, at times, his peace of mind. In the winter of 1928, still seeking resolution, Freddie is travelling through the French Pyrenees. During a snowstorm, his car spins off the mountain road. He stumbles through woods, emerging in a tiny village. There he meets Fabrissa, a beautiful woman also mourning a lost generation. Over the course of one night, Fabrissa and Freddie share their stories. By the time dawn breaks, he will have stumbled across a tragic mystery that goes back through the centuries. By turns thrilling, poignant and haunting, this is a story of two lives touched by war and transformed by courage. THE WINTER GHOSTS is a gorgeous illustrated novel inspired by The Cave, Kate Mosse's short story written for the Quick Reads Initiative for adult emergent readers.

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Published
01/10/2009

Publisher
Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

ISBN
9781409112273

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'Beautiful and haunting, this is a great story of love, loss and courage.' WOMAN 'Draw the curtains, bank up the fire and enjoy.' WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY 'an absorbing tale of loss and remembrance in the aftermath of the First World War ... Mosse excels at transporting her readers into another time and another world ... Mosse's depiction of life in Southern France between the wars is utterly convincing. Not only that, the book itself is a work of art - with stunning illustrations by artist Brian Gallagher and copies of vintage maps as endpapers.' -- Emma Lee-Potter THE EXPRESS 'a poignant, spooky study of mourning and redemption' MARIE CLAIRE 'The themes of love, loss and remembrance are explored to create a wonderfully haunting winter's tale. Stop the clock and read it in one sitting.' SHE 'an enchanting novella ... Mosse proves that she can weave a web of poignant and thrilling strands that will ensnare any reader.' THE LADY 'this is a great read ... Mosse writes movingly about loss and atmospherically about France' -- Wendy Holden DAILY MAIL 'Mosse flits between between the centuries, knitting together a compelling historical yarn with a more modern one' THE INDEPENDENT 'it takes much of what appeals about her bestselling novels - and adds a heartbreaking story - what is really haunting about Mosse's tale is the rawness of Freddie's grief' THE TIMES 'This beautifully illustrated novella is a gripping tale deadling wtih loss, resolution and the redeeming nature of love.' TAKE A BREAK'S FICTION FEAST

About the author

Kate Mosse

Kate Mosse is the author of five previous books, including the No.1 international bestsellers, SEPULCHRE and LABYRINTH, winner of a Richard and Judy Best Read award. Co-Founder & Honorary Director of the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction, Kate is also a regular broadcaster and reviewer for print, screen and radio. Kate lives with her family in West Sussex and Carcassonne.