"A mystery with many twists and turns, thoroughly enjoyable with beautiful characters that capture you and draw you in to read just a bit more!" Books and Emma blog; "Lawrence has produced a well woven story, the historic passages suitably Gothic in feel, the more contemporary passages tense, with an unpredictability of plot that sustains interest and keeps us on our toes." The Literary Shed; "An emotional and intriguing story ... has everything from a fascinating history, twists to do with families, also unnerving parts to keep you engrossed and guessing!" Lacy Ace blog; "So atmospheric and creates such a brilliant sense of place that you can easily imagine yourself there with all the accompanying sights, smells and sounds." BookLoverWorm blog; "An interesting read and a poignant one." Nicki's Book Blog; "An absorbing read that you don't want to put down ... I had that sad feeling when I finished the last page that it was all over." Lost in the Land of Books; "Gripping ... A great tale which is both eerie and moving in equal measures ... Manages to incorporate the historical with the psychological and weaves a fascinating tale around haunting secrets and painful truths." Pain Pals blog; "An eerie thriller ... perfectly creepy and atmospheric ... will help cement Lawrence as a skilled creator of historical mysteries." Matthew Keeley, The Wee Review; "Plenty of intrigue, there is much to enjoy here ... tension ... smart twists ... particularly strong descriptions of food and scents ... her cast of characters, most of them women, are all distinct individuals." Louise Fairbairn, Scotland on Sunday; "Fascinating... Lawrence's skill of storytelling allows for the tension to really build throughout." Scottish Field; "A true highlight of my reading year ... It is really beautiful ... Sue Lawrence has created such memorable characters and brought to life both time periods with great accuracy and incredible writing." Love Books Group; Exciting ... With secret tunnels, hidden treasures, plenty of mystery, drama and danger." Portobello Book Blog; "Combines mystery, human interest and a beautifully crafted sense of place ... a great read." Wardie newsletter; "Excellent... Intriguing... Full of fear and danger. This page-turning historical novel holds many twists and turns." Historical Novels Review; "Fast-paced and full of fear and intrigue... Creates a sense of unease in the reader that persists right through to the book's satisfying conclusion." Undiscovered Scotland; "A haunting, moving story." Kirsty Wark.
