Dark Places: Whispers drift as time sweeps away those innocent voices (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

Dark Places : where sad memories are dissolved by the tides of time The crux of this tale 2014 Primrose Cottage stands abandoned and derelict, a stark reminder for many locals of it's uncomfortable history. 1900s Catherine is burdened with family responsibilities, isolated from friends and family. Jack her husband is indifferent, uncommunicative and frequently absent. This lack of contact has taken it's toll. Amelia with her modern attitudes is Catherine's only moral support and confidant, but the comfort is fleeting and infrequent. 2014 Michaela is relieved to escape the city bustle, this new home is a ramshackle Victorian house which needs much attention. Just the idea of a successful renovation is exciting. Her joy and expectation is crushed by a stream of drawbacks and the harsh realities of getting overstretched, the work is incessant and husband Sam is so patient! Michaela develops some disconcerting obsessions stemming from some odd behaviour from her mother, mixed with irritating remarks from neighbours, all this anxiety mounts up until she reaches bursting point. While working in the garden near the outbuildings she experienced a series of hallucinations, hearing children's voices from some abandoned buildings. Sam's concerns heighten, as her husband he feels some weight of responsibility, but what should he do? Michaela takes the initiative, she's desperate to rid herself of nagging doubts, now she has learned about Primrose Cottage's previous occupants, a recent ancestor... Catherine. The rumours and opinions about Catherine stir up Michaela's emotions, convinced they are unfounded,as a strong character she's determined to quash them. Michaela starts a personal investigation campaign regardless of the consequences of any backlash. Unknown to Michaela and her family, someone harbours a long term grudge, a desire for revenge, these dark undercurrents of anger surface when this personal mission reveals some unexpected relationships. An intensely emotional mystery, reflecting on the historical and sociological changes that have been instrumental in improving female status and equality.