The Ghost Tree
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Narrated by:
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Vivian Helbrun
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By:
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Barbara Erskine
About this listen
Before you follow the path into your family’s history, beware of the secrets you may find…
The new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author.
Ruth has returned to Edinburgh after many years of exile, left rootless by the end of her marriage, career and now the death of her father, from whom she had long been estranged. She is faced with the daunting task of clearing his house, believing he had removed all traces of her mother. Yet hidden away in a barely used top-floor room, she finds he had secretly kept a cupboard full of her possessions. Sifting through the ancient papers, Ruth discovers the diary and letters written by her ancestor from the eighteenth century, Thomas Erskine.
As the youngest son of a noble family now living in genteel poverty, Thomas always knew he would have to make his own way in the world. Unable to follow his brothers to university, instead he joins first the navy and then the army, rising through the ranks, travelling the world. When he is finally able to study law, his extraordinary experiences and abilities propel him to the very top and he becomes Lord Chancellor. Yet he has made a powerful enemy on his voyages, who will hound him and his family to the death – and beyond.
Ruth becomes ever more aware of Thomas as she is gripped by his story, and slowly senses that not only is his presence with her, but so is his enemy’s. Ruth will have to draw upon new friends and old in what becomes a battle for her very survival – and discover an inner power beyond anything she has imagined.
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- Daylilytulip
- 27-05-19
On the whole an intriguing tale but
as usual from this author a great story woven with interesting and sympathetic characters but the ending just seemed to fizzle out leaving me irritated and unsatisfied.
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- Nadine
- 27-04-21
Thoroughly enjoyable
The combination of History and fiction is a winner for me. True, it was perhaps a bit long for some but I enjoyed every minute.
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- gillian lockhart
- 03-11-20
Addictive
Once again I am lost in your words, you are an exceptional talent. Thank you
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- Anonymous User
- 29-12-18
Gripping book
lots of oohs ahhs and gasps. Great stuff ending was abrupt but I didn't want it to end.
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- Angi Boucher-Clift
- 18-01-22
Erskine is compelling as always
I have read or listened to nearly all of Barbara Erskine's books and never have I disliked a main character as much as I do Ruth. She is ridiculously annoying and I felt myself hoping she would come to a sticky end all the through the story.
That aside I love how Erskine can transport you into another world and time. Her books are extremely difficult to put down.
This is also one of the better narrators, I have had to stop a few of her other audio narrations and buy the book instead.
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- DE
- 27-08-19
Well written but a bit lengthy towards the end
I enjoyed the first 3/4 of the book as it is well written and well performed. I found after that that themes became a bit repetitive. Also, the ending of the book gives a partial resolution. I do not want to give too much away, just to say one of the two problems the main character has throughout the book suddenly goes away without any satisfactory explanation as to why that is - unless I missed the crucial bit of text (doing stuff while listening).
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- Kindle Customer
- 08-02-21
Great book
Really good book, beautifully read by the narrator. It kept my interest all the way through.
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- Elaine Morris
- 12-08-22
Brilliant
Wasn’t sure from chapter one about the main character but within a few chapters I was enthralled. Narration was brilliant
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- Mrs B
- 20-03-19
Just fabulous
I love fiction and history mixed. You almost live back in time with the story and description.
It is a long listen but absolutely worth every minute. How wonderful to be able to publish a book based on ones family history!
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- Bookworm
- 28-06-21
Compelling Read
I like this Author and expected a certain standard which is delivered in the story. It's a bit predictable but none the less enjoyable. Staggered time phases and family links between the main characters, all plays out very well as is the authors particular skill. Historical real people.
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