{"product_id":"the-darkest-night-a-twisty-historical-mystery-to-keep-you-reading-through-the-night-9781529418521","title":"The Darkest Night: a twisty historical mystery to keep you reading through the night","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAilsa Reid escapes to her grandparents' house in Fife to find her grandmother, Moira, diagnosed with dementia and her grandfather, Rupert, gravely injured. She must rely on the help of her estranged mother, Rowan, to piece together the lead-up to Moira's disappearance and look to their ancestors to break the bonds of history in time to save their family. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 368 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 April 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quercus Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome secrets endure for generations, carrying a weight that seems to transcend time itself. Within the confines of a family, these secrets can be buried deep, hidden from the prying eyes of the world. However, there are some secrets that refuse to stay hidden, no matter how hard we try. They haunt us, reminding us of the darker aspects of our past and the lengths that some will go to protect them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne such story is that of Ailsa Reid, a young woman who finds herself at the center of a media trial after an incident at the school where she works. Seeking solace, she escapes to the comfort of her grandparents' house in Fife. But upon her arrival, she discovers a shocking truth: her grandmother, Moira, has gone missing, and her grandfather, Rupert, is gravely injured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAilsa is determined to find Moira and bring her back home. She must rely on the help of her estranged mother, Rowan, who abandoned her at birth. Tensions simmer between the two women as they attempt to piece together the lead-up to Moira's disappearance. But to move forward and find Moira, Ailsa and Rowan must look to their ancestors, and to a story about witches burned on the hill above the Reid house centuries ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs they delve deeper into the past, they discover that the Reid family has a long and complicated history, filled with secrets and betrayals. The curse of the Reid family looms large, threatening to destroy everything they have ever loved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn their quest to break the bonds of history and save their family, Ailsa and Rowan must face their darkest fears and deepest regrets. They must confront the demons that have haunted them for years and learn to forgive each other for the mistakes of the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill they be able to break the Reid curse in time to save their family? Or will the legacy of the past be their undoing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bewitching and haunting story of family secrets will captivate fans of C. J. Cooke and Rebecca Netley alike. It is a testament to the power of history and the lengths that we will go to protect the things that we love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 260g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 198 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781529418521\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victoria Hawthorne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":45797216092410,"sku":"9781529418521","price":7.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1714127420650_book.jpg?v=1714209549","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-darkest-night-a-twisty-historical-mystery-to-keep-you-reading-through-the-night-9781529418521","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}