The Winter Ghosts

By Kate Mosse,

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Sepulchre and Labyrinth-a compelling story of love, ghosts and remembrance.

 

World War I robbed England and France of an entire generation of friends, lovers and futures. In Freddie Watson's case, the battlefields took his beloved brother and, at times, his peace of…

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2 authors picked The Winter Ghosts as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a story of ghosts and romance but it exceeds any horror or paranormal storyline because of its beautiful prose and the supernaturalism.

Freddie is introspective and endearing. His relationship with Fabrissa becomes unforgettable as they discover each other. They are in the French Pyrenees in 1928 (World War I). There are hidden caves that reflect the hidden secrets in the story and within the characters. That kind of symbolism and theme are always intriguing for me.

Kate Mosse is skilled in her evocative prose. Ex: "He walked like a man recently returned to the world. Every step was…

This is another ghost story told in the traditional vein. However, it is not set within the bounds of some old building but in an entire mountain village, populated by more than one ghost.

I think this is a gentle, rather beautiful read. The cold surroundings are depicted so well, it is easy to envisage them in your own mind. We begin to get to the heart of the story when Freddie crashes his car one snowy night. Circumstances mean he has no choice but to accept the hospitality of an elderly couple and spend the night under their roof.…

From S.P.'s list on creepy British ghost stories.

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