Book Synopsis:
DEATH IS ONLY THE BEGINNING… a dark gothic tale for fans of The Clockwork Girl and The Woman in Black.
London, 1873.
Ivy Granger, an amateur botanist, is plagued by disturbing dreams and faceless whispers. Misunderstood by her father, she fears for her sanity – threatened with the asylum or worse, the hands of a man she loathes.
But a stranger at her mother’s funeral reveals Ivy’s world has been a lie and she could have a different life, for she is capable of so much more…
Miss Earnshaw, London’s most renowned spiritualist, is Ivy’s only hope of revealing what secrets her mother took to the grave and discovering her true purpose.
Ivy’s journey for knowledge takes her to Blackham House, a building haunted by a terrible past – full of macabre artefacts and ancient studies of the supernatural. But behind closed doors, the Blackhams collect more than relics alone, and Ivy will soon find herself at the centre of a conspiracy spanning generations and a hidden evil waiting to be unleashed.
Can Ivy survive in a world where women must play their part or risk being silenced?
My Review:
The Parlour Game is an atmospheric, creepy page turner that I really enjoyed. I went into this book with lots of expectations and I’m pleased to say it definitely delivered.
Firstly I absolutely loved the setting of this book There’s something delicious about a mystery involving a creepy old house that always grabs my attention and I soon found myself completely immersed in the story. The author really brings the Victorian era to life with all the vivid descriptions about how life was then. I felt like I could perfectly envision the dark house and that I was experiencing everything alongside the characters.
I really liked the main character Ivy and felt for the situation she finds herself in. It was great fun to follow her throughout the book and to learn more about her as the story goes on. She has a lot of secrets that she’s hiding and I liked the way this was gradually revealed causing the story to change direction so I never knew which way the story was heading.
Overall I loved this book and I look forward to reading more from this author in future. The creepy atmosphere in the book gradually creeps up until it becomes almost unbearable. The last part of the book is incredibly gripping, making it very hard to put down and meaning I read far to late into the night. It’s the perfect read for snuggling up with this Halloween.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Jennifer Renshaw grew up in Sussex, England, and is a former analyst. She has always been fascinated by history and enjoys a gothic mystery. She now lives in Denmark with her family and two portly cats.Find out more at http://www.jenniferrenshaw.com
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