House of Shadows
A tale of memory, identity, and family secrets
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:24th Mar '16
Should be back in stock very soon

In House of Shadows, Kate Vavasour grapples with amnesia, uncovering memories that belong to another woman, Isabel, as she seeks to unravel her family's dark past.
In House of Shadows, Kate Vavasour awakens in a hospital bed with no recollection of her life or the family surrounding her. Diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, she is told that her memories will eventually return. However, as fragments of her past begin to surface, Kate discovers that these memories belong not to her, but to Isabel Vavasour, a woman who lived over four centuries ago at the enigmatic Askerby Hall. This revelation sets the stage for a gripping exploration of identity and the haunting echoes of history.
Returning to Askerby Hall for recovery, Kate finds herself engulfed in an atmosphere thick with secrets and uncertainties. The once-familiar faces of her family and friends are now strangers, and even her own son is a puzzle she cannot solve. As she navigates the eerie halls of the estate, it becomes clear that the Vavasour legacy is far from the glamorous image they project. Kate's quest for understanding leads her to uncover unsettling truths about her family's past, intertwining her fate with that of Isabel.
As the story unfolds, the line between past and present blurs, forcing Kate to confront the possibility that Isabel's madness may have roots in betrayal. With each revelation, the mysteries of House of Shadows deepen, compelling Kate to question the nature of memory, trust, and the darkness that lingers within her family's history.
An irresistible combination of psychological tension and acutely observed emotion. Beautifully written, atmospheric and utterly compelling. -- Iona Grey
Vertigo meets Rebecca in a twisty Tudor time slip. Addictive, atmospheric and completely enjoyable. -- Julie Cohen
A superb Gothic timeslip. It gripped me from the very first with its skillful combination of tension and atmosphere, its beautiful writing and elegantly-realised historical detail. It is absorbing and evocative, reminding me of that master storyteller Daphne Du Maurier. Fascinating, immersive and powerful. -- Nicola Cornick
Powerful and thrilling read . . . You won't be able to rest until the end. * Sun *
A gripping psychological thriller inside a beautifully written historical novel. A real page turner. -- Donna Douglas
I really enjoyed Pamela's novel. Proper timeslip novels are rare beasts these days and this reminded me of Barbara Erskine's classic, Lady of Hay. A compelling, satisfying story to curl up with in front of the fire, I found myself particularly absorbed in the Tudor strand of the story, which was authentic, vivid and gripping. -- Kate Riordan
Loved it. So clever and paced really well. [A] fantastic read. -- Joanna Courtney
Pamela Hartshorne is an intriguing writer. Undoubtedly House of Shadows will leave you hungry for more. * Reader's Digest *
ISBN: 9781447249580
Dimensions: 197mm x 131mm x 30mm
Weight: 328g
480 pages