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Stroud, Jonatha

 
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Synopsis

Emily, Simon and the enigmatic Marcus break into the forbidden interior of the keep of a castle and lay themselves open to the lure of its past history, mystery and timelessness. Despite the freezing conditions, they decide to spend the night there.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A chance encounter on the snowy slopes of a castle moat throws together three lonely teenagers: Emily, Simon, and the highly imaginative and enigmatic Marcus.

At first, the castle’s ruins are merely the backdrop to a day in the snow. But when the three break in to the forbidden interior of the keep, they find the castle taking on a different, and deeper, meaning. Despite the freezing conditions, they spend the night there, to experience the power of occupation.

But when the reenactment gets out of control a very real siege ensues, and their playful dare soon turns into a frenzy of nightmarish action

Revue de presse

"A gripping novel of real originality . . . The careful setting-up, subtle delineation of character, meticulous observation of the castle itself - in some ways the story's main character - and the gradual increase in the pace and tension of this riveting narrative mark this as a novel of real skill and technique" (Carousel)

"Packed with suspense and palpable tension . . . This compelling thriller is impossible to put down" (The Bookseller)

"A brilliant book, evocatively written and full of sinister suspense" (BBC Parenting)

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