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The Middle Window

A Journey of Discovery in the Scottish Highlands

Elizabeth Goudge author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton

Published:18th Apr '19

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In The Middle Window, Judy Cameron escapes London to uncover secrets in the Scottish Highlands, revealing connections to her past and confronting haunting memories.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, The Middle Window weaves a captivating tale of discovery and intrigue. Judy Cameron, weary of the bustling life in London, persuades her parents and fiancé to accompany her to the tranquil surroundings of Glen Suilag. Here, she seeks respite from the chaos of city life, but instead finds herself drawn into a web of mystery that challenges her understanding of reality and her own past.

As Judy delves deeper into the history of the house and its surroundings, she begins to uncover layers of secrets that have long been buried. The once-familiar landscape stirs memories that are both comforting and unsettling. Questions swirl around her: Why does the house evoke such a strong sense of déjà vu? What is her connection to the enigmatic laird, Ian Macdonald? And why does the middle window in the parlour fill her with dread? Each clue she uncovers leads her closer to the truth, but also deeper into a haunting mystery.

The Middle Window is not just a journey to a physical location; it is a profound exploration of identity, memory, and the ties that bind us to our past. As Judy confronts the specters of her dreams and the realities of her waking life, she must navigate the delicate balance between fear and understanding, ultimately leading her toward a revelation that could change everything she thought she knew.

Miss Goudge is an artist of very considerable ability - Oxford Mail

About the novels of Elizabeth Goudge there is always something of the fairy-tale - The Scotsman

Elizabeth Goudge's novels, long or short, have always been distinguished by a quality of lyrical joyousness more usually associated with poetry than with prose and, perhaps, with music than with writing. - New York Times

Miss Goudge has the art of presenting men and women, to say nothing of children, as genuinely convincing persons, too human to be either wholly good or wholly bad - The Scotsman

Genuine discernment and poignancy - The Sunday Times

ISBN: 9781529378115

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 20mm

Weight: 200g

272 pages