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Through a Darkening Glass

A Novel

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Through a Darkening Glass

By: R.S. Maxwell
Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton
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A mesmerizing World War II mystery about a Londoner who flees the city to write a novel and finds a truth stranger than fiction.

England, 1940. Literature student Ruth Gladstone evacuates Cambridge University for Martynsborough, a tiny English village with a shadowy history. For Ruth, retreating to a forgotten corner of the country is more than a safety maneuver; it’s an opportunity to end an undesirable engagement and begin writing her first novel.

But upon her arrival, Ruth learns of a ghostly wraith haunting the villagers after decades of silence. Although Ruth is enthralled by the legend, the locals are less charmed by the wraith’s return. They blame the evacuees—and among them, Ruth—for stirring up restless spirits.

Undeterred, Ruth joins forces with Malcolm, an injured soldier, to unravel the mystery of the wraith. As Ruth and Malcolm draw closer to the truth, they’ll unearth long-buried secrets that could threaten them both…even as they craft a forbidden love story of their own.

©2023 R. S. Maxwell (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Critic reviews

“Eilidh Beaton performs this charming, slow-moving, somewhat dark ghost story set during the blackouts in England in 1940.… Beaton ably voices the broad-accented Martynsborough inhabitants, contrasting them sharply with the wartime transplants from London. Beaton uses a soft, melodic voice for the lengthy descriptions of the quiet village and its environs, while enlivening conversations and relationships.”AudioFile Magazine

“A deftly crafted novel…World War II era themed literary fiction at its best. Now brought to vivid life by the narrative talents of Eilidh Beaton…especially and unreservedly recommended.”Midwest Book Review

“This intriguing historical with mystery, romance, and gothic overtones will keep readers thoroughly engaged while putting a surprising spin on the English village story.”Booklist

Intriguing Storyline • Well-told Story • Lovely Story
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I liked the speaker and the story had just enough mystery to keep you wondering. Enjoyed it a lot.

The right amount of twists

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I finished it just to see where it turned out, but was bored by the end.

meh

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I enjoyed the way it was written, it was bubbly with a dark tone. And the narrator managed the script beautifully.

Light and fun

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This is one of those books I just had to finish. And I am so glad it wasn't a series. It totally captured me. And I may just listen again.

A wonderful lovely told story I'd read again !

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Not all is as it seems . Easy listening but watch out for the surprise ending

Loved it

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Could have been better if not so many storylines that were wrapped up in the end, especially when you aren't aware they are even present or you dismiss them as irrelevant. So when everything wrapped up in the end there was just too much, and the more important story got minimized. Maybe would be better in written format.

Too many storylines

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I had high hopes but this storyline did not amount to much. I was bored and kept hoping for more action or better mystery. Let down.

I had high hopes but it didn’t amount to much.

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Disappointing when authors weave mysterious subplots only to clumsily resolve them in final chapters

meh

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Unfortunately this turned into a very uninteresting mix of liove story and misadventures. I had hoped it would be a scary trip to the moors of remote England. But it was not.

Not what was expected

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Well written and winding story. I enjoyed it thoroughly. The narrator is lovely. I’ll listen again sometime.

Beautiful story

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