Island of Bones

Robertson, Imogen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0755372034 ISBN 13: 9780755372034

Publisher: Headline Review, 2011

Cumbria, 1783. A broken heritage; a secret history...

The tomb of the first Earl of Greta should have lain undisturbed on its island of bones for three hundred years. When idle curiosity opens the stone lid, however, inside is one body too many. Gabriel Crowther's family bought the Gretas' land long ago, and has suffered its own bloody history. His brother was hanged for murdering their father, the Baron of Keswick, and Crowther has chosen comfortable seclusion and anonymity over estate and title for thirty years. But the call of the mystery brings him home at last.

Travelling with forthright Mrs Harriet Westerman, who is escaping her own tragedy, Crowther finds a little town caught between new horrors and old, where ancient ways challenge modern justice. And against the wild and beautiful backdrop of fells and water, Crowther discovers that his past will not stay buried.

Review:

'In a word: Compelling' (Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin)

'This series, launched after Robertson won a Telegraph writing competition, continues to excel' (Daily Telegraph)

'Engrossing... Robertson is a skilful storyteller. In Island of Bones, she intertwines local legends, the history of the Jacobite uprisings and the distinctive landscape in an atmospheric and haunting murder mystery about love and betrayal, guilt and revenge. It is both a vivid and intriguing novel' (Canberra Times)

'Chillingly memorable...an extraordinary thriller' (Tess Gerritsen)

Book Description:

'In the overcrowded field of historical fiction, Robertson has the smarts comfortably to outpace most of her rivals' Independent