The Shadow Key

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A haunting, transporting mystery...kept me completely enthralled -- Elodie Harper A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of arcane magic and Welsh mythology -- Rosie Andrews, author of The Leviathan A mesmerising maze of a gothic Georgian mystery. Enter an eerie and liminal world steeped in superstition, Welsh folklore, and pagan cults. Gloriously atmospheric from the first dark page to the last -- Essie Fox A novel to read under the covers with a flashlight...deliciously dark and romantic... Gloriously Gothic, and lovingly and carefully researched...an instant classic -- Kate Heartfield, author of THE EMBROIDERED BOOK The mysteries and twists kept me turning the pages till the wee small hours - every character has something to hide. A sumptuous, dark feast of a novel -- Susan C Wilson, author of CLYTEMNESTRA'S BIND Dark secrets unfold at galloping pace in this atmospheric and propulsive gothic mystery. With compelling, richly-drawn characters and clever, twisty plotting... an addictive and satisfying read from a masterful storyteller -- Nikki Marmery, author LILITH A fantastic read! Dark and twisty, full of atmosphere, with a heroine I cheered for from the moment she appeared -- Frances Quinn, author of That Bonesetter Woman Riveting, meticulously researched, hugely evocative... a page-turning plot and a compelling cast of characters that spring from the page. Susan Stokes-Chapman has done it again! -- Annabel Abbs, author of THE LANGUAGE OF FOOD A marvellously evocative and tautly plotted treat, this book will have you longing to explore Welsh forests, rivers and mountains; folklore, fiendish villains, and fraught relations between classes all combine for a lush escape into a magical and macabre world. Loved it -- Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS A beautifully dark and mysterious read. Richly atmospheric and captivating. -- M. A. Kuzniar, author of MIDNIGHT IN EVERWOOD