Evil at Alardyce House
A page-turning historical mystery from Heather Atkinson
Published on 30. June 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
472 pages
978-1-80415-814-2 (ISBN)
Description
The history of the Alardyce family is fraught with scandal and intrigue.But after her eldest son Robert leaves the country, finally Amy Alardyce can enjoy some peace. Robert is wanted by the police for some unspeakable crimes, and his family hope he has run far enough and never looks back.
A decade after his disappearance, Robert has forged a successful life for himself, making his fortune from the diamond and gold mines of Africa. But when he sees a death notice in the newspaper, the call to go home to Scotland grows ever louder.
At Alardyce House, there are big changes too, and the fragile peace the family have enjoyed for so long is feeling more fragile than ever. And as the past comes back to haunt Amy and her children, will she have to finally accept that the curse of the Alardcye family can never be outrun...
If you love Emily Organ and Ann Granger, you'll love the Alardyce series. Discover bestselling author Heather Atkinson and you'll never look back...
Praise for Heather Atkinson:
'Heather is a bright star in the world of gangland writing...Read it, you won't be disappointed' Jacqui Rose
'OH MY GOD what a book! We are transported back to the Victorian times. It sure has hell doesn't disappoint it is dark, twisty and incredibly gritty!' ?????????? Reader Review
'One of the best books I've read in a while. Couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next instalment' ?????????? Reader Review
'Hope there is more to come, I am hopelessly hooked and need there to be a follow up. These books are certainly not for the squeamish, but if you can get past the bloodlust the stories are excellent. No the bloodlust is a major ingredient, just enjoy the books for what they are, a good story extremely well told' ?????????? Reader Review
'Heather just keeps getting better and better. Could not put this book down, love the characters Henry, Amy and even bad boy Robert. Exciting, sad and thrilling all at the same time - really would make a great tv drama' ?????????? Reader Review
Please note this is an updated and extended version of the previously published The Ancestral Tides
A decade after his disappearance, Robert has forged a successful life for himself, making his fortune from the diamond and gold mines of Africa. But when he sees a death notice in the newspaper, the call to go home to Scotland grows ever louder.
At Alardyce House, there are big changes too, and the fragile peace the family have enjoyed for so long is feeling more fragile than ever. And as the past comes back to haunt Amy and her children, will she have to finally accept that the curse of the Alardcye family can never be outrun...
If you love Emily Organ and Ann Granger, you'll love the Alardyce series. Discover bestselling author Heather Atkinson and you'll never look back...
Praise for Heather Atkinson:
'Heather is a bright star in the world of gangland writing...Read it, you won't be disappointed' Jacqui Rose
'OH MY GOD what a book! We are transported back to the Victorian times. It sure has hell doesn't disappoint it is dark, twisty and incredibly gritty!' ?????????? Reader Review
'One of the best books I've read in a while. Couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next instalment' ?????????? Reader Review
'Hope there is more to come, I am hopelessly hooked and need there to be a follow up. These books are certainly not for the squeamish, but if you can get past the bloodlust the stories are excellent. No the bloodlust is a major ingredient, just enjoy the books for what they are, a good story extremely well told' ?????????? Reader Review
'Heather just keeps getting better and better. Could not put this book down, love the characters Henry, Amy and even bad boy Robert. Exciting, sad and thrilling all at the same time - really would make a great tv drama' ?????????? Reader Review
Please note this is an updated and extended version of the previously published The Ancestral Tides
More details
Series
Edition
Large type / large print edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Edition type
Large type / large print edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
593 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80415-814-2 (9781804158142)
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Person
Heather Atkinson is the author of over fifty books - predominantly in the crime fiction genre. Although Lancashire born and bred she now lives with her family, including twin teenage daughters, on the beautiful west coast of Scotland.