There is something of Conan Doyle’s Baskerville Hall and Joan Aiken’s Willoughby Chase in Carroll’s Frost Hollow Hall. Ich hatte vor ein paar Jahren ein anderes Buch dieser Autorin gelesen, The Snow Sister, ein wirklich herzerwärmendes Buch. But rather than being too mawkish (despite some scenes which are desperately sad, not to mention the spine tingling moments) this is a book about letting go - setting free the living and the dead so that those left behind can carry on, to find their own way and happiness. I like how Will started off almost arrogant and annoying but throughout the story we see kindness in his actions and it becomes clear that he really does care for Tilly. Trotz der teilweise recht tragischen Atmosphäre, in der Trauer, Verlust, Schuld und das Loslassen können eine wichtige Rolle spielen, waren auch schöne und warmherzige Botschaften zu finden.

There's just something magical and mysterious about Winter and the cover promises these in abundance.Don't start this one at bedtime unless you're planning to go to bed a few hours early: you won't want to put it down to sleep. Dadurch lässt sie sich aber nicht unterkriegen, auch wenn sie mit vielen Enttäuschungen zu kämpfen hat. Tilly comes from a working class family whose father 'pa' has disappeared and mother 'ma' takes in mending- the rent is always overdue and they have little food.

In other words, if you are looking for a book with good characterisation and an engaging storyline, this might just be the book for you. The other characters are also interesting, particularly the hosekeeper, Mrs Jessop, who is a paradox of forboding and maternal personalities, appearing to be hiding secrets of her own. There was a vacancy for a parlour maid, at Frost Hollow Hall, and, though Tilly had no experience and didn’t make the best first impression, she got the job. When Tilly was excited, (despite all of the other maids being terrified) I was excited, when she was scared, I was scared for her.It is told by Matilda (Tilly) Higgins, who, after falling in the forbidden lake at the Hall and being rescued by an angel, or a ghost, or even the watching Will Potter, loses her sister and father as they emigrate to America and then ends up as a maidservant at the Hall.

Emma Carroll's descriptive prose is perfect in portraying Frost Hollow Hall as an intimidating yet beautiful place, full of mystery and dark secrets. Aber sie hat nicht nur mit Geldnot zu kämpfen, auch in der Familie selbst fühlt sie sich nicht wirklich angenommen und trägt eine tiefgreifende Traurigkeit in sich, die sie oft einsam macht.I was so intrigued by the place, I was instantly hooked and wanted a glimpse inside even more than Tilly. The story is told through Tilly's voice and the author has captured this brilliantly, you completely believe in the character because she is so well written.

It’s a fantastic independent book seller that will actually be responsive and select appropriate books for you.Just to give some idea about the characterisation, the main character, Tilly, is a vivacious and strong-willed girl who is easy to relate to.