The Story Spinner

Praise for The Story Spinner: 'Barbara Erskine is one of my favourite writers … The Story Spinner is another delicious feast of love, drama, suspense, mystery, history, and a ghostly magic that is Barbara's alone … this book is very special' Santa Montefiore ‘I enjoyed The Story Spinner hugely. Intriguing, dramatic, beautifully researched, with characters that bring past and present alive.' Rachel Hore ‘Barbara Erskine is the Grand Dame of the time-slip novel and this is her best yet. Gripping, constantly intriguing and brilliantly satisfying.’ Peter James ‘There is romance, mystery, history, long-buried feuds and secrets all wrapped up in Barbara’s marvellously evocative descriptions. For lovers of top-quality historical and time slip fiction.’ Carol Drinkwater ‘I looked forward every day to my reading time knowing this was waiting for me – what a treat! Definitely going on my best books of the year list.’ Elizabeth Chadwick ‘Barbara Erskine is a divine storyteller, a clever spider who spins a golden web around her readers. This is a glorious dual-narrative tale, full of wonderful characters, atmosphere and magnificently researched history.’ Jane Johnson ‘What a wonderful book! Unputdownable. It has all the ingredients Barbara Erskine's fans would expect; real history, myth and mysticism all sewn together into a gripping plot.’ Deborah Swift Praise for Barbara Erskine: ‘Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson’ Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times ‘Barbara Erskine’s storytelling talent is undeniable’ The Times ‘Marvellous escapist stuff’ Woman & Home