The shadow key

Susan Stokes-Chapman

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Meirionydd, 1783. Henry Talbot has been dismissed from his post at a prestigious London hospital. The only job he can find is as a physician in the backwaters of Wales where he can’t speak the language, belief in myth and magic is rife, and the villagers treat him with bewildering suspicion. And, when Henry discovers his predecessor died under mysterious circumstances, he is determined to find answers.

ISBN: 9781787302907 Category:

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**EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL LIMITED-EDITION with foiled gold symbol hidden under the cover. Only available while stocks last**

There’s something mysterious about the village of Penhelyg. Will unlocking its truth bring light or darkness?

Meirionydd, 1783. Dr Henry Talbot has been dismissed from his post in London. The only job he can find is in Wales where he can’t speak the language, belief in myth and magic is rife, and the villagers treat him with suspicion. When Henry discovers his predecessor died under mysterious circumstances, he is determined to find answers.

Linette Tresilian has always suspected something is not quite right in the village, but it is through Henry’s investigations that a truth comes to light that will bind hers and Henry’s destinies together in ways neither thought possible.

Reveal the secret symbol that haunts Henry and Linette when you take off the book jacket. Available on first printing of THE SHADOW KEY only.

PRAISE FOR THE SHADOW KEY

‘An alluring, immersive Gothic mystery from an impressively talented writer. Susan Stokes-Chapman conjures the beauty and darkness of eighteenth-century Wales in this simmering, splendid novel’ Jennifer Saint

‘A haunting, transporting mystery?kept me completely enthralled’ Elodie Harper

‘I was gripped? the story was so dark and clever’ Stacey Thomas

‘An atmospheric and gothic story that draws you in from the first page’ GLAMOUR

‘Wonderful. . . an intricate plot, beautiful writing, and a clever exploration of evil. If you like my books, then you’ll love [this]’ Laura Sheperd-Robinson

‘A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of arcane magic and Welsh mythology’ Rosie Andrews

‘A tale of chilling suspense, occult secrets and cunning folklore that delicately captures that entanglement of the Welsh landscape and the myths that inhabit it’ Cari Williams

PRAISE FOR SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN:

‘A gripping narrative in which secrets from the past are slowly and ingeniously revealed’ Sunday Times, *Historical Fiction Book of the Month*

‘An immersive, evocative story full of romance and intrigue’ Red

Romantic, suspenseful and beautifully written… a glorious treat’ Daily Mail

Additional information

Weight 0.704 kg
Dimensions 24 × 16.2 × 4.1 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

454

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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