So, Rita had been hired, and over the course of the next fourteen months, came to adore the two Harrington children, Teddy, who was five and Hera, (Here-rah), who was twelve when she began working in the household. And there was a third child on the way, due to arrive soon as was evidenced by Jeannie Harrington’s growing baby bump. Years later, Sylvie, seeking answers to nagging questions about her life, is drawn into the wild beautiful woods where nothing is quite what it seems.

At the beginning of the book I was unsure if I was going to enjoy it but then something resonated and I found myself drawn into the storytelling. This is the story of two women, Rita and Sylvie that centres around Foxcote Manor in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. This is the second home of the wealthy Harrington family, the father is stern Walter, the mother is Jeannie who is having an affair with odious Don who is a friend of Walter. Some friend. Walter and Jeannie have two children Hera and Teddy to whom Big Rita is the much loved nanny. Rita is exceptionally tall and very striking. The second principal character Sylvie Broom who is recently separated from Steve and they have a daughter Annie. In ways you don’t see initially the Harrington family’s lives intertwine across the generations with those of Rita and Sylvie and what unfolds is an atmospheric and intriguing story. The tale is told in different timeframes by Rita, Sylvie and Hera which works really well. Exploring family dynamics by using alternatingtimelines, Chase captivates readers, especially fans of Kate Morton,with eloquent prose and sympathetic characters.” — BooklistAnd the way it flexes, bends, speeds up and slows down, as if subservient to the needs of the story: In the present, Sylvie Broom is making much needed changes in her life. Unfortunately eighteen year old Annie is not exactly pleased with her mum’s choices. Just as she is trying to settle into her new routine, Sylvie is devastated when her mum is seriously injured in an accident. At the same time, changes in Annie’s situation lead to an exploration of their family’s past. After years of avoiding delving into her history, Sylvie finally decides it is time to look into the secrets her mum has been very reluctant to reveal. But is she prepared for the revelations awaiting her? Gothic mystery The Daughters of Foxcote Manorby Eve Chase alternates between the past and the present to tell a story of mothers and daughters that’s as chilling as it is moving.” — PopSugar

Rita enjoyed working for Mrs. Harrington, loved that she had her own bedroom, and thrilled at living in the exciting City of London. She felt as though she was living with the Darlings of Peter Pan…life, she thought, could not possibly be better. Aspects of the book felt very repetitive and formulaic, and whilst there were one or two surprises towards the end, most of the story felt very predictable, and relied heavily on coincidence to connect characters together in the current strand. The present day storyline centering around Sylvie, I found even less engaging than the story set in the 1970s. Whilst the story started off quite slow-paced, I wasn't put off by this as Chase's previous novels have very much been in the same vein, and I kept expecting this one to improve and suddenly take off, but unfortunately it never did, and as the book went on, it actually became harder work to keep going with it. That house is the focus of three entwined narratives, two from the past and one from the presents, telling a story of mothers and daughters, of love and loss, and of history and its consequences.I just love Eve Chase’s lyrical writing and evocative sense of place. The Glass Houseis her best yet, a glorious tangle of family secrets, set deep in the woods of Foxcote Manor. A treat - Louise Candlish, author Our House In summary, this author has a unique talent for turning what might have been a merely interesting scene into an enchantingly atmospheric experience. These “adventures of the mind” kind of reading delights were present throughout her past novels, and I’m thrilled to say that this one was equally excellent on this count.

But I love you," Steve stuttered, floored. And at that moment-8:11 p.m., 19 June-I knew he meant it, he really did, but also that he couldn't imagine life without me, which is not quite the same. Then I thought about our eighteen-year-old daughter, Annie, out in Camden celebrating finishing her last A-level exam, sweetly oblivious, and I burst into tears. What was I doing? I put down my fork. The words just tumbled out. "Steve, I can't do this . . . us . . . anymore." A moment passed. Steve blinked rapidly. He waited for me to apologize or blame my hormones. The music shuffled on to Lou Reed's "Perfect Day." Normally we'd quip about the irony. We didn't. It felt like nothing would be funny again. Chase parcels out her clues slowly, without a hint of showiness. In the end, The Daughters of Foxcote Manor is not really about a murder, or a creepy house, but about families—the ones we’re born into, the ones we make and especially the ones we flee.” — The New York TimesThis wonderfully evocative mystery chronicles the relationships among three mothers and their daughters and the secrets they’ve buried.” — Minneapolis Star Tribune Negaliu kitaip pradėt apžvalgos - knygos viršelis!!! Užburiantis! Jau vien į jį pažvelgus noris imt ir skaityt. O visas gėris tame, kad ne tik viršelis čia geras - pagi knyga dar puikesnė. Nu nuoširdžiai nesitikėjau, kad romanas apie šeimos paslaptis ir dar dviejų laikų istorija mane taip sužavės. Bet sužavėjo ir turėjau nuos tą bų laiką su knyga. Years later, Sylvie was making plans to leave her husband. They were calling it a trial separation, but she knew that they had drifted apart and that it was time for a permanent change. Utterly captivating, this is a glorious dream of a novel – an irresistible story of family secrets, beautifully written.” After a tragedy in London, Mrs. Harrington, her son and daughter move to the family's country home. With them is Rita, a naive nanny who loves the Harrington children. The danger and tension ramp up - and nothing will ever be the same for any of them.