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The Winter Ghosts

By: Kate Mosse
Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
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 Nothing is as it seems . . .

France, 1928. It is ten years since the Great War ended, but Freddie Watson is still haunted by the loss of his beloved brother. Driving through the foothills of the Pyrenees, his car spins off the road in a snowstorm. He takes refuge in an isolated village and there meets the captivating Fabrissa. They spend the night talking of love and loss and war.

By daybreak, Fabrissa has vanished and Freddie has discovered that he alone holds the key to an ancient mystery, one which leads him deep into the mountains and to a cave that conceals a shocking secret . . .

'A wonderfully haunting winter's tale. Stop the clock and read it in one sitting' She
'A great read . . . Mosse writes movingly about loss and atmospherically about France' Daily Mail
'Beautiful and haunting, this is a great story of love, loss and courage' Woman

Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt©2009 Mosse Associates Ltd (P)2009 Orion Publishing Group Fiction Genre Fiction Ghosts Historical Fiction Horror Literary Fiction Haunted Scary War Tear-jerking France

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This was a curious read, interesting and absorbing, it was like being transported in time. I recommend it if you would like something a little different.

Winter Ghosts - absorbing!

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I've read this before so knew the story and knew I loved it. The story makes you think about grief and lose and how it is a timeless set of emotions which all are touched by regardless of time or faith.
Shame about the unnecessary music though, I found it distracting and detracted from the narration which was excellent. It felt more like listening to a radio play that to a book.
Still enjoyed it and will likely listen to it again.

Beautiful story

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I thought this book addressed many things, grief and a longing to be loved by the ones who we are closest to. The main character is haunted by his grief and horrors of war and what war leaves behind.
I enjoyed learning about the history and incredible the 1300, wow! Good listen.

A good story

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it was ok. Just not my favourite. I hated the music that accompanied every chapter. If it wasn't for the fact I had to listen for book club I probably would not have made it to the end.

not my favourite Kate Mosse Book

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I gave this review 3 out of 5 stars only because if you've read Kate Mosse's Sepulchre and Labyrinth, you know the formula for this book. If you're a fan--it's worth the read. I was disappointed that the book was so short--pretty much a glorified short story. The reader, however, does an INCREDIBLE job and really brings the story to life. Definitely worth an Audible credit, I just wish the book was longer.

excellent reader

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I found this a lovely story of a gentle man altered by grief in a very believable way. It was well read and successfully immersed me in the life of the story. I look forward to listening to it again.

Lovely story

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The main character is not very interesting! It makes the narrative hard going and makes the story hard work. I really couldn't care less what happens to him and his ridiculous obsession with Fabrissa grates pretty quickly.
Sorry - the story just went on a bit too long for me.

Just a bit boring!

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Just loved this narrator. A sensitive and unusual story which touches the heart.
The musical touch was gorgeous.

An errie tale.

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This audio book held my attention right through and I was totally entranced. The characters are well rounded and believable, so is the setting. I was right there, in France, during a snowy winter. This book is an expansion of "The cave", a very short novella for the adult literacy project, but "Winter ghosts" stands alone. The story begins after the First World War and the main character is a man whose brother died on the Somme. He is still mourning and has travelled to France in an attempt to recover from a breakdown. His car skids and he makes his way to a village where they are preparing to celebrate an annual festival.
Downloading this book in audio format was great for me as I do not speak French. It was wonderful to listen to the narrator reeling off the French names and places in an impecable accent which was a pleasure to hear. I would recommend this audio book without reservation.

The winter ghosts

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I enjoyed this book. I have read other books by Kate Mosse and rate her as a good author

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