The Silent Companions
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Laura Purcell
“[An] extraordinary, memorable and truly haunting book.” —Jojo Moyes, #1 New York Times bestselling authorLaura Purcell's THE SHAPE OF DARKNESS is now out from Penguin!Some doors are locked for a reason. When Elsie married handsome young heir Rupert Bainbridge, she believed she was destined for a life of luxury. But pregnant and widowed just weeks after their wedding, with her new servants resentful and the local villagers actively hostile, Elsie has only her late husband’s awkward cousin for company. Or so she thinks. Inside her new home lies a locked door, beyond which is a painted wooden figure—a silent companion—that bears a striking resemblance to Elsie herself. The residents of the estate are terrified of the figure, but Elsie tries to shrug this off as simple superstition—that is, until she notices the figure’s eyes following her.A Victorian ghost story that evokes a most unsettling kind of fear, The Silent Companions is a tale that creeps its way through the consciousness in ways you least expect—much like the companions themselves.
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Author
Laura Purcell
Pages
320
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2018-03-06
ISBN
1524705284 9781524705282
Ratings
Google: 3
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"I really liked the dark gothic theme and the end was a surprise I did not expect."
Ashley Moya
"Okay, I don’t normally read these types of books but it was for Book Club- and I actually liked it (4 out of 5 🤩). Slow burn but love the back n forth history and don’t forget ~ an insane asylum? "
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Jacey Atilano
"I really liked her writing!"
Rafaela Koto
"4.5 <br/><br/>**“The Silent Companions” by Laura Purcell** is a masterfully crafted gothic horror novel that showcases Purcell’s talent for creating an atmosphere of dread and suspense. The story centers around the newly widowed Elsie Bainbridge, who moves into her late husband’s eerie family estate, The Bridge. There, she encounters hostile servants and a superstitious town that avoids the house at all costs. As Elsie delves deeper into the estate’s dark history, she unravels the chilling secret that has abandoned The Bridge for years.<br/><br/>This book is a must-read for fans of gothic horror, promising a spine-tingling experience that will keep you up at night.<br/>"
Zoe Ferry
"Creepy little Gothic novel!"
Jackie McKiernan-Winger
"Well-written, creepy, original, historical (a little bit)"
Amy McKown
"I found it very well written, this is the only book I've read by her."
Frances Cowan