The Sleeping Ghosts of Timerton

by Tracey Atkinson-Page

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Pub Date 28 Jun 2026 | Archive Date 10 Aug 2026

Children's Fiction | Horror | Teens & YA

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Description

1952. The Winston family, scarred by the losses of war, gather at Timerton Rectory for the funeral and will reading of the formidable Geraldine Winston. For widower Professor John Winston, Geraldine’s nephew, and his daughters, Margaret and Clara, the return to the family’s ancestral home stirs long-buried grief.

Still haunted by the Blitz that claimed their mother and grandparents, the inquisitive girls long for love, adventure and escape. When they learn that their great-aunt once had a twin sister who vanished without trace, their curiosity deepens. Strange disturbances and a ghostly presence soon draw the sisters into a web of long-forgotten secrets.

As they explore the abandoned church and nearby convent, clues linked to many forgotten and unresolved mysteries of years gone by are uncovered.

With courage and unexpected guidance, can Margaret and Clara untangle a century of lies, bringing truth and justice back to a family and their community still living in the shadows of the past?

1952. The Winston family, scarred by the losses of war, gather at Timerton Rectory for the funeral and will reading of the formidable Geraldine Winston. For widower Professor John Winston...

A Note From the Publisher

Tracey Atkinson-Page is a former commercial pilot who has always favoured the creative arts. Upon retiring from a high-pressure environment involving criminal intelligence, she returned to her love of writing. She holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing, and spends many hours writing in her garden chalet, supported by her orphaned ginger cat and surrounded by walls of books.

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ISBN	9781835745779
PRICE	£3.99 (GBP)
PAGES	300

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Victoria T, Reviewer

I liked this! The pacing is good and I liked the writing style. The mystery was really intriguing. This is a well-crafted mystery! I would recommend this! Special Thank You to Tracey Atkinson-Page, The Book Guild and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Alena B, Reviewer

The Sleeping Ghosts of Timerton was one of my favorite reads. The atmosphere is beautifully crafted, creating a hauntingly immersive setting that feels mysterious without relying solely on scares. From the very beginning, I found myself completely invested in uncovering the history surrounding Timerton and the secrets hidden beneath its quiet surface.

The characters felt authentic and emotionally grounded, which made the supernatural elements even more compelling. Rather than simply telling a ghost story, the novel explores memory, grief, family, and the lasting impact of the past on the present.

The pacing builds steadily, with each revelation adding another layer to the mystery until everything comes together in a deeply satisfying conclusion. If you enjoy atmospheric mysteries with a touch of the supernatural and plenty of emotional depth, I highly recommend this one.

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Kristin W, Reviewer

I received this ebook through Net Galley and the publisher for an independent review. I enjoyed the mystery. It has some paranormal in it but it is more a mystery than anything. It is a very well written book set just after World War II and was more gothic in writing style which I enjoy. My review is 3 1/2 stars only because I didn't much like most of the characters.