A Haunting at Holkham

In A Haunting at Holkham, Lady Anne Coke investigates her grandfather's mysterious death, uncovering wartime secrets and family intrigue along the way.

In A Haunting at Holkham, the story unfolds in January 1950, when Lady Anne Coke, the daughter of the 5th Earl of Leicester, receives alarming news during a business trip in Scunthorpe. She is called back home to Holkham Hall following the sudden death of her grandfather. Upon her return, she is confronted with a perplexing mystery: her grandfather has been discovered dead at the bottom of a staircase, a valuable piece of jewelry tucked into his pocket. With no clear cause of death and whispers of ghostly involvement, Anne is determined to uncover the truth behind this tragedy.

The narrative delves into Anne's past during World War II, when Holkham Hall was repurposed as an army base. As a young girl, Anne was left in the care of a governess she despised, and while she was instructed to avoid certain areas of the estate, her curiosity led her to explore secret passageways and hidden cellars. The memories of her childhood experiences may hold the key to solving the enigma surrounding her grandfather's demise, intertwining her past with the present mystery.

Rich in historical detail, A Haunting at Holkham weaves a tale of wartime secrets, intrigue, and deception. As Anne navigates the complexities of her family's history and the eerie atmosphere of Holkham Hall, readers are drawn into a gripping narrative that explores the boundaries between life, death, and the lingering shadows of the past.