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The Shadow on the Bridge

By: Clare Marchant
Narrated by: Helen Stern
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'The cleverly intertwined and hauntingly beautiful tales of two women, centuries apart, dealing with grief, revenge and buried secrets. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.' Bestselling author, Jenni Keer

A completely haunting, gripping historical novel, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir, and Kate Mosse.

‘Totally gripping and atmospheric…’ Bestselling author of The Witch’s Tree, Elena Collins

‘You must forever watch your back,’ I spoke the words clearly, though he could not hear me. ‘Come what may, I shall avenge my brother’s death.’

Now: When Sarah’s summoned by her godmother to remote Norfolk, she doesn’t want to go. Crossing the bridges where the two rivers meet, said to be haunted by the ghost of a little boy, a large Tudor house looms in front of her. And Sarah’s instantly reminded her of the summer when she last visited. The summer she would like to forget. Which left her unable to ever move forward… Can a person ever recover from the loss of a sibling?

1571: Anne Howard, newly-made countess of Arundel, has also lost a sibling. And been dragged from the relative safety of her home in remote Norfolk to London, by her overbearing, manipulative, new father-in-law Thomas Howard; the very person she suspects of killing her beloved only brother. The Howards have greater secrets than this though. Secrets that will lead Anne to a tragedy that will echo down the ages…

When Sarah finds a mysterious book of poems in a hidden chamber of her godmother’s house, she is drawn into Anne’s story. Perhaps the mystery will take her mind off her own loss? But – as the flood waters begin to rise under the bridges – is Sarah laying ghosts to rest, or bringing truths to the surface that should stay beneath?

I was completely hooked by this brilliant timeslip novel. Unmissable!’ Bestselling author, Louise Douglas

‘Totally gripping and atmospheric… Breathtaking and beautifully written… Will stay with the reader long after the last page.’ Bestselling author of The Witch’s Tree, Elena Collins

A haunting tale of one woman’s struggle to be independent at a time when strong women were seen as a threat and dealt with accordingly… Gripped me from the first page and refused to let go.’ Bestselling author, Jenni Keer

{::}A page turning historical novel that kept me guessing until the very end.’ Bestselling author, Rachel Burton

©2025 Clare Marchant (P)2025 Boldwood Books
Genre Fiction Ghosts Gothic Historical Historical Fiction Horror Magical Realism Haunted Feel-Good Summer

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brilliant

I loved this. beautifully written. I really liked Sarah, the main character. And Anne, the very clever woman.

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Excellent storytelling!

A full-on, dual timeline with a mystery to solve at its heart. The story is full of twists and turns that made me hold my breath, so invested was I in this tale. Clare Marchant's storytelling is highly accomplished and I was there, walking the grounds, hallways and passages with the characters, both in the 16th century and present day. And not forgetting Helen Stern's excellent narration, which brought out all the emotions. I could have effortlessly carried on listening to these characters' stories...

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