She is the author of eight novels, including star gazing, shortlisted in. House of silence ebook by linda gillard 9781266869. Orphaned by drink, drugs and rock n roll, gwen rowland is invited to spend christmas at her boyfriend alfies family home, creake hall. House of silence by linda gillard april 19, 2011 ive been a fan of linda gillards books ever since i read star gazing and emotional geology last year. Theres a remote and decrepit scottish castle, with a curse attached, of course, a wicked stepmother, a feisty but emotionally vulnerable heroine, more handsome men than you can shake a sword at, and a very dangerous ghost. Synopsis my friends describe me as frighteningly sensible, not at all the sort of woman who would fall for an actor. She is the author of nine novels, including star gazing, shortlisted in 2009 for romantic novel of the year and bestsellers house of silence and the memory tree. Shes the author of nine novels, including star gazing piatkus, shortlisted in 2009 for romantic novel of the year and the robin jenkins literary award for writing that promotes the scottish landscape. Always challenging, i never know what to expect from her novels except a gripping investigation of the twists of human life and love. Readers digest volume 338 volume 2 2015 by lee child personal, emily liebert you knew me when, sophie hannah the monogram murders, linda gillard star gazing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Linda gillard lives in north lanarkshire, scotland. I was entranced from the start and would thoroughly recommend. There are twists and turns in the story, some obvious others catch you out. Linda gillard author of emotional geology and star gazing. It is the sixth and i believe the final book in ten beach road novel series. At the time i gave it a 5 stars or 1010, on rereading the story i still give it the same rating. Linda is only too happy to explain why shes selling at this price and there are important implications for every reader in what she has to say. She is the author of eight novels, including star gazing, shortlisted in 2009 for romantic novel of the year and kindle bestseller, house of.
House of silence ebook by linda gillard rakuten kobo. Its clear from the start the family has secrets and gwen discovers alfie will go to any lengths to keep her from learning the truth about his past. Awardwinning author linda gillard lives in ayrshire on the west coast of scotland. She is the author of eight novels, including star gazing, shortlisted in 2009 for romantic novel of the year and the 2011 bestseller house of silence. Read house of silence by linda gillard available from rakuten kobo. I was an awardwinning, midlist author of contemporary womens fiction when, four years ago, i. Information about the current and forthcoming books by author linda gillard. House of silence linda gillard gwen rowland is an independent, selfcontained young woman in her mid twenties. A bestselling kindle ebook, house of silence was selected by amazon uk as one of its top ten best of 2011 in the indie author category. First of all can i say that i am a huge fan of linda gillard. House of silence selected for amazon uks top ten best of 2011 in the indie author category.
The memory tree, cauldstane and house of silence have also. It was selected by amazon uk for their top ten best of 2011 in the indie author category. House of silence by linda gillard book cover, description, publication history. An interview with linda gillard its no secret that linda gillard is one of my favourite authors. With christmas approaching, she presuades him to take her with him to creake hall,his family home for the holiday. She is the author of seven novels, including star gazing, shortlisted in 2009 for romantic novel of the year and kindle bestseller, house of. Rebecca meets cold comfort farm in linda gillards complex novel, house of silence selected for amazon uks top ten best of 2011 in the indie author category. The glass guardian by linda gillard 2012, paperback for. Rebecca meets cold comfort farm in linda gillards complex novel, house of silence selected for amazon uks top ten best of 2011 in the indie. Shes been an actress, journalist and teacher and is the author of seven novels, including star gazing, shortlisted in 2009 for romantic novel of the year and house of silence, a kindle bestseller selected by amazon uk as one of their top ten best of 2011 in the indie author category. Lindas first novel, emotional geology was shortlisted for the 2006 waverton good read award. Beaches, bungalows and burglaries by tonya kappes publishes on may 25. The plot machinations are cleverly worked out, but the reader is asked to accept a great deal. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
She is the author of seven novels, including star gazing, shortlisted in 2009 for romantic novel of the year and house of silence, which became a kindle bestseller and was selected by amazon uk as one of their top ten best of 2011 in the indie author category. With nowhere else to go for christmas, gwen accompanies her actor boyfriend alfie to creake hall, his familys rundown country house. House of silence is one of those books youll put everything else on hold for. Cauldstane by linda gillard overdrive rakuten overdrive. Linda gillard has just published her seventh novel the fourth one shes produced independently, and shes achieving considerable success going solo. Buy house of silence large type large print edition by linda gillard isbn. But soon after she arrives, she senses something isnt quite right. It is the first book in a camper and criminals cozy mystery series. If you like dysfunctional christmases, snowy gardens. Shes been an actress, journalist and teacher and is the author of six novels, including star gazing, shortlisted in 2009 for romantic novel of the year and house of silence, a kindle bestseller selected by amazon uk as one of their top ten best of 2011 in the indie author category. House of silence by linda gillard fantastic fiction. She writes about a mentally fragile person in such a way that the reader can actually feel her anguish.
This week im bringing you my very first author interview on this blog. Rebecca meets cold comfort farm in linda gillards complex kindle bestseller, house of silence. House of silence by linda gillard overdrive rakuten. Welcome to the official website of linda gillard, author of emotional geology, a lifetime burning, star gazing, house of silence, untying the knot, the glass guardian, cauldstane, and the memory tree. Linda gillard gwen rowland is invited to spend christmas at her boyfriend alfies stately family home. Gillard writes her books with a depth of understanding of the quirks of the human mind. Lindas fourth novel, house of silence quickly became a kindle bestseller. Linda gillard lives in the scottish highlands and has been an actress, journalist and teacher.
As with all of linda gillards books, i was pulled right into the well crafted and compelling world held within this book. She is the author of seven novels, including star gazing, short listed in 2009 for romantic novel of the year and house of silence. This book house of silence has all those wonderful elements as in emotional geology, and. I will never understand why her books arent more available here in the states and just in general, and i love talking them up so that more readers can find and enjoy them just as i do. Star gazing was shortlisted for romantic novel of the year 2009 and the robin jenkins literary award, the uks first environmental book award. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As with all linda gillard books i really got hooked on the characters and didnt want to put the book down. Linda gillard why did you choose to selfpublish house of silence. A highly skilled narrator with a warm, clear voice, karen has many years of professional experience. Wardrobe mistress gwen, meets the handsome alfie, an actor, and embarks on a passioniate relationship. My friends describe me as frighteningly sensible, not at all the sort of woman who would fall for an actor.
Awesome indies book blog praise for linda gillards other novels. I love that there are so many books to read in the world. House of silence centers around an english family with many secrets and a young woman who has experienced pain and separation from loved ones. Awardwinning author linda gillard lives in the scottish highlands. Cauldstane by linda gillard nook book ebook barnes.
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