Thursday, 22 October 2020

REVIEW - The Boy in the Burgundy Hood - spooky goings on

 

Date read: 22nd October 2020

My rating: 4*

Genre I reckon: Ghost Story
Buy link: Amazon 

Follow the author: Steve Griffin 




This is an original ghost story - a breath of fresh air. I love how the protagonist isn't scared of ghosts. And I really like that there's at least one modern ghost despite the beautiful, historical setting of a medieval manor house. 

As someone who enjoys snooping around National Trust properties, I adored being taken around Bramley Manor. The place has a lot of history - some of which has come back to bite it in the bum! 

Alice lands the job of her dreams - helping ready a property so it can be opened to the public. But what secrets do the ghosts hold? What are they trying to tell her? And how does an ancient Roman sect fit into all this? 

This is a gentle ghost story which also manages to build tension, especially near the end. 
Not scary but creepy and gripping.
A fab read! 

Always in love and light,
TL




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