Die for Love is a love story that has roots from a poem by William Wordsworth…
Tis Said, That Some Have Died For Love is a poem that finds a place in this bizarre story of love. Of course, I had to read the poem before I started reading Die for Love.
Read has written a brilliant and grisly tale of unexpected love. Die For Love takes place in 1935 England and ends in the same place; except in the present. Two men related twice removed, a budding love for one of them, local rumors of other missing young men, and a twisted perception of love are brought together to bring a heart stopping love story to life.
I was so immersed in this historical story of ghosts that I found myself holding the book in a death grip and telling William Wallingford to stay away from Marston Castle…outloud. Then there is Natalie Pickering who is helping William solve the mysterious disappearance of Edward so many years ago. I loved Natalie who is portrayed as a smart, strong and independent woman who doesn’t give up on anything, including love. However, it is Mother Wode, a minor character who won my imagination as my favorite character.
I have read most of Read’s books and all are top notch. She is able to weave in the local history down to the decor, dishes and local speech into each of her stories. Her research is both extensive and engaging, adding a distinctive layer to her stories. It makes me feel like I’m there in each of her books and not just a reader turning the next page. There is an Author’s Note at the end of the story. Don’t skip it! This is what draws me to her stories whether they’re mysterious, love, macabre or all three.
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What happened to Edward Wallingford?
His great-great nephew William is determined to find out.
It’s a suspenseful, touching story with a lovely setting in the rural English countryside.
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… a brilliant and grisly tale of unexpected love.
Die for Love is a love story that has roots from a poem by William Wordsworth…Tis Said, That Some Have Died For Love is a poem that finds a place in this bizarre story of love. Of course, I had to read the poem before I started reading Die for Love.Read has written a brilliant and grisly tale of unexpected love. Die For Love takes place in 1935 England and ends in the same place; except in the present. Two men related twice removed, a budding love for one of them, local rumors of other missing young men, and a twisted perception of love are brought together to bring a heart stopping love story to life.I was so immersed in this historical story of ghosts that I found myself holding the book in a death grip and telling William Wallingford to stay away from Marston Castle…outloud. Then there is Natalie Pickering who is helping William solve the mysterious disappearance of Edward so many years ago. I loved Natalie who is portrayed as a smart, strong and independent woman who doesn’t give up on anything, including love. However, it is Mother Wode, a minor character who won my imagination as my favorite character.I have read most of Read’s books and all are top notch. She is able to weave in the local history down to the decor, dishes and local speech into each of her stories. Her research is both extensive and engaging, adding a distinctive layer to her stories. It makes me feel like I’m there in each of her books and not just a reader turning the next page. There is an Author’s Note at the end of the story. Don’t skip it! This is what draws me to her stories whether they’re mysterious, love, macabre or all three.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
Die for Love is a love story that has roots from a poem by William Wordsworth…
… a brilliant and grisly tale of unexpected love.
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
Tis Said, That Some Have Died For Love is a poem that finds a place in this bizarre story of love. Of course, I had to read the poem before I started reading Die for Love.
Read has written a brilliant and grisly tale of unexpected love. Die For Love takes place in 1935 England and ends in the same place; except in the present. Two men related twice removed, a budding love for one of them, local rumors of other missing young men, and a twisted perception of love are brought together to bring a heart stopping love story to life.
I was so immersed in this historical story of ghosts that I found myself holding the book in a death grip and telling William Wallingford to stay away from Marston Castle…outloud. Then there is Natalie Pickering who is helping William solve the mysterious disappearance of Edward so many years ago. I loved Natalie who is portrayed as a smart, strong and independent woman who doesn’t give up on anything, including love. However, it is Mother Wode, a minor character who won my imagination as my favorite character.
I have read most of Read’s books and all are top notch. She is able to weave in the local history down to the decor, dishes and local speech into each of her stories. Her research is both extensive and engaging, adding a distinctive layer to her stories. It makes me feel like I’m there in each of her books and not just a reader turning the next page. There is an Author’s Note at the end of the story. Don’t skip it! This is what draws me to her stories whether they’re mysterious, love, macabre or all three.
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- professorReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2021
Addictive, Well-plotted Ghost Story
- Steve GriffinReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2021
Perfect ghost story for Christmas
- Kazz MossReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2022
This was an excellent creepy story.
Would you visit a haunted house when you were told you would die?Kazz MossThis was an excellent creepy story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2022
William did, because he was under the spell of Rose who he didn’t believe was a ghost, just as his ancestor Edward did before him. Only he never returned which was why William felt he needed to solve the mystery.
The story switched between 1935 and present day, and very cleverly done by the author. I found myself absorbed, even though at times I questioned whether William really would do what it did.
There again, I believe anything I read, whether I agree with it or not because book characters usually have their own will, and do stupid things. He certainly did. But that said, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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