The Ghost Of Lily Painter

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Haunting tale of obsession and ghosts.

Recommendation: "The Ghost Of Lily Painter" is a captivating read for those who enjoy ghost stories with a touch of mystery. The book weaves a unique tale of obsession with the supernatural, and delves deep into the history of the house and its past inhabitants. The distinctive feature of this book is the haunting presence of Lily Painter, a young chorus girl who captures the heart of the protagonist, Annie Sweet. Readers will find themselves enthralled by the intricate plot, while also being spooked by the ghostly presence that permeates throughout the pages. Overall, this book is a ghostly delight that is sure to be enjoyed by fans of the supernatural and mystery genres.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Ghost Of Lily Painter

Regular price $9.90
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ISBN: 9780099538134
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $23.28
Authors: Caitlin Davies
Publisher: Windmill Books
Date of Publication: 2012-03-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.7
(rated by 312 readers)

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The first time Annie Sweet sees 43 Stanley Road, the house is so perfect she almost feels as though it has chosen her. She longs to move in, but with her husband seeming more distant, and her daughter wrapped up in her friends and new school, Annie is left alone to mull over the past.Soon she becomes consumed by the house and everyone who has lived there before her, especially a young chorus girl called Lily Painter, a rising star of the music hall whose sparkling performances were the talk of the town.As Annie delves further into Lily's past she begins to unravel a dark episode from Edwardian London, that of two notorious baby farmers, who lured young unmarried mothers with the promise of a better life for their babies. Until Annie solves the mystery at the heart of the scandal, the ghost of Lily Painter will never be able to rest.Based on a real period from London's rich history, Caitlin Davies skilfully blends fact and fiction to bring to life part of our sinister past. Spanning an entire century, from the journals of an Edwardian police inspector to a doomed wartime love affair, The Ghost of Lily Painter is an engrossing and poignant novel from a hugely talented writer.
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Haunting tale of obsession and ghosts.

Recommendation: "The Ghost Of Lily Painter" is a captivating read for those who enjoy ghost stories with a touch of mystery. The book weaves a unique tale of obsession with the supernatural, and delves deep into the history of the house and its past inhabitants. The distinctive feature of this book is the haunting presence of Lily Painter, a young chorus girl who captures the heart of the protagonist, Annie Sweet. Readers will find themselves enthralled by the intricate plot, while also being spooked by the ghostly presence that permeates throughout the pages. Overall, this book is a ghostly delight that is sure to be enjoyed by fans of the supernatural and mystery genres.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.