Review: worth the wait...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 13, 2011
Linda Gillard is an author I trust implicitly to deliver a good story. From the beginning of House of Silence I was absorbed in the plot, and was carried along on an emotional rollercoaster, as Gwen and Alfie discover that life is never simple, and as one story closes, another yet unfolds. The beautiful Norfolk landscape sets the scene perfectly, and with just enough Gothic splendour the house becomes part of the story, yielding its secrets one by one. The characters blend seamlessly within the narrative, and there is immense attraction in both male protagonists, but for me the crux of the story lies within the strength of its female characters, from the reclusive, enigmatic Rae, to the fragility of damaged Hattie, they all add rich layers to a story that builds to a remarkable conclusion. I started this book at 11am, and didn't look up, except for tea breaks, until I had finished the story, some twelve hours later. I've waited a long time for a new Linda Gillard novel, and House of Silence is definitely worth waiting for....