A Place to Lie
by Rebecca Griffiths
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Pub Date 6 Dec 2018 | Archive Date 2 Aug 2019
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Description
'Tense . . . stylish' Guardian
'Truly chilling' Woman
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In a dark, dark wood
In Summer 1990, Caroline and Joanna are sent to stay with their great aunt, Dora, to spend their holidays in a sunlit village near the Forest of Dean. The countryside is a welcome change from the trauma they know back home in the city; a chance to make the world a joyful playground again. But in the shadowy woods at the edge of the forest hide secrets that will bring their innocence to a distressing end and make this a summer they will never forget.
There was a dark, dark house
Years later, a shocking act of violence sends Joanna back to Witchwood. In her great aunt's lonely and dilapidating cottage, she will attempt to unearth the secrets of that terrifying summer and come to terms with the haunting effects it has left on her life. But in her quest to find answers, who can she trust? And will she be able to survive the impending danger from those trying to bury the truth?
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'Tense, intriguing, with a satisfying twist' Western Mail
'Eerie and tense' Morning Star
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780751561982 |
| PRICE | £19.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 400 |
Featured Reviews
Rosemary S, Librarian
Joanna and Caroline are glad for a chance to escape their unhappy home life and spend the summer of 1990 with their aunt Dora. Dora lives in a charming village near a beautiful forest that the girls can’t wait to explore. But what seems fun and innocent during the day becomes dark and menacing when night falls. Years later, Joanna returns to Witchwood, determined to uncover the truth about recent violent events and the truth about that long ago summer. There’s more than a little of the dark fairy tales we feared as children in this terrific and atmospheric read
Laura d, Reviewer
In the Summer of 1990, something very dark and disturbing happened to two young girls.
Years later, Joanna is forced to come back and finally come to terms with what really happened that fateful summer. But can anyone be trusted?
The book was a very gripping thriller to read, had tense moments and I really enjoyed it!
Liz W, Reviewer
I loved The Primrose Path so I was looking forward to diving into this and once again I thought it was terrific.
Rebecca Griffiths has such a great eye for character building and involving you utterly with the story unfolding. Once again this is a brilliantly imagined family drama wrapped
up with psychological thriller elements with an emotional core and that past/present vibe I love. The sense of place and time is evocative and the solution unpredictable .
Yes. Very good indeed. A fuller review nearer publication.
Shayan P, Reviewer
Where do I even start? Excellent book title for one. I was gripped from the first page and I love it when books can do that. I was itching to find out what happened to Ellie so the build up to it was done very well - it could easily have irritatingly dragged on. I'm intrigued to know how the murderer did it so I'm not sure if I would have liked a confession on the details or if I prefer how Rebecca planned it.
I feel like there could be a sequel considering how it ended. I don't think Joanna would leave it at that.
Pauline S, Reviewer
I've been looking out for another book by Rebecca Griffiths as I loved The Primrose Path so was more than pleased to be able to read A Place to Lie.
Joanna and her sister Carrie spend the summer of 1990 with their great aunt Dora in the village of Witchwood as their mother is recovering from the sudden death of their father. Witchwood is a village full of mysterious characters and places. But then something happens to the girls and their friend Ellie and their lives are changed forever.
In the present day Joanna is shocked to get the news that her sister Carrie is dead. They haven't spoken in ten years but Joanna goes back to Witchwood to get to the bottom of Carrie's death and the events of the past.
The story flows really well. I love Rebecca's style of writing and can highly recommend this.
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