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Title: The Flight of Birds (Danse Macabre Trilogy #1)
Author: Alan Howard
Edition: 1st Edition, 1st Printing
Provenance: Rare early copy. Signed, dated and inscribed "To Sandy, enter here the strange tale of the Shabby Tattler 17.11.11"
Format: Paperback
Date Published: 2007
Publisher: Raven's Quill LTD
Description:
Dive into a chilling world where past and present collide in this first installment of Alan Howard's Danse Macabre trilogy. After the tragic death of her mother, Kate Pegler moves with her father to a remote village, settling near a grand estate with a dark history. Her life takes a strange turn when she encounters the enigmatic 'Shabby Tattler', a one-eyed vagabond whose unsettling tales seem to conjure ghosts from the past, drawing Kate into the terrifying story of a massacre that took place during the Elizabethan era. As Kate becomes increasingly haunted by a ghost resembling her deceased mother, she finds herself compelled to unravel the secrets of the Great House and the village's terrible history. This unique blend of horror, historical fiction, and supernatural mystery explores themes of haunting, revenge, and the inescapable nature of the past, as Kate discovers her own future is inextricably linked to these unfolding events. Described by one Amazon reviewer as a gripping Gothic tale reminiscent of the Brothers Grimm, this signed and inscribed first edition paperback is a unique find for collectors and readers who enjoy atmospheric and unpredictable narratives.
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