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Fiction Historical

Through a Darkening Glass

A Novel

by (author) R.S. Maxwell

Publisher
Amazon Publishing
Initial publish date
Jan 2023
Category
Historical, World War II, Amateur Sleuth
  • CD-Audio

    ISBN
    9781713668756
    Publish Date
    Jan 2023
    List Price
    $35.99
  • CD-Audio

    ISBN
    9781713668763
    Publish Date
    Jan 2023
    List Price
    $20.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781662501067
    Publish Date
    Jan 2023
    List Price
    $20.95

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Description

A mesmerizing World War II mystery about a Londoner who flees the city to write a novel and finds a truth stranger than fiction.

England, 1940. Literature student Ruth Gladstone evacuates Cambridge University for Martynsborough, a tiny English village with a shadowy history. For Ruth, retreating to a forgotten corner of the country is more than a safety maneuver; it’s an opportunity to end an undesirable engagement and begin writing her first novel.

But upon her arrival, Ruth learns of a ghostly wraith haunting the villagers after decades of silence. Although Ruth is enthralled by the legend, the locals are less charmed by the wraith’s return. They blame the evacuees—and among them, Ruth—for stirring up restless spirits.

Undeterred, Ruth joins forces with Malcolm, an injured soldier, to unravel the mystery of the wraith. As Ruth and Malcolm draw closer to the truth, they’ll unearth long-buried secrets that could threaten them both…even as they craft a forbidden love story of their own.

About the author

Having earned an arts degree from York University many moons ago, R. S. Maxwell continues to read and study voraciously across multiple subjects that include cookery, gardening, English literature, music, art, and art history. Maxwell, who resides in Toronto, can typically be found working on another novel.

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Editorial Reviews

“Maxwell’s debut novel is definitely not your traditional ‘murder in a quaint village’ historical mystery.” Library Journal

“This intriguing historical with mystery, romance, and gothic overtones will keep readers thoroughly engaged while putting a surprising spin on the English village story.” Booklist