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The Poisoned House (2010)

by Michael Ford(Favorite Author)

3.62 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1408804506 (ISBN13: 9781408804506)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing

review 1: This is a ghost story set in 1850s London. Could there be a better setting for a scary ghost story? A kitchen maid becomes disturbed by her master’s descent into madness and by the impression that there is something spooky inhabiting the house. The housekeeper, Mrs. Cotton, seems to have it in for Abi, who pins all her hopes on the return of the master’s son, Samuel. Abi learns that she is in extreme danger and that her mother may have been murdered. It’s not a terribly frightening story, but it is a good introduction to Gothic horror stories. An enjoyable read nonetheless.
review 2: On a trip to Canada, I finished my last book 4 days into the trip. Left with nothing else to do, (Canadian TV is remarkably terrible) I picked up this book that my brother ha... mored brought along. Its set in the 19th century, and is a mystery/ghost story about a young maid who eventually inherits the house she works in. This is a light and entertaining read, perfect for long Canadian days. However, its not much better than any other teen book at the library, and is easily forgettable. It isn't a bad book, but the language isn't particularly engaging, and the story tries far too hard to be unpredictable. However, as a cheap read, especially if you're interested in mysteries or ghost stories, its as good as any. Given that my other option was watching a moose eat a bush, this book served its purpose as being entertaining and easy to read. less

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