The Lost Ones

SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDSBORO BOOKS GLASS BELL AWARD
SHORTLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION DEBUT CROWN

A gothic gem of intrigue and atmosphere HWA Debut Crown Judges

England, 1917
 
Reeling from the death of her fiancé, Stella Marcham welcomes the opportunity to stay with her pregnant sister, Madeleine, at her imposing country mansion, Greyswick but she arrives to discover a house of unease and her sister gripped by fear and suspicion.

Before long, strange incidents begin to trouble Stella sobbing in the night, little footsteps on the stairs and as events escalate, she finds herself drawn to the tragic history of the house.

Aided by a wounded war veteran, Stella sets about uncovering Greyswicks dark and terrible secrets secrets the dead whisper from the other side

In the classic tradition of The Woman in Black, Anita Frank weaves a spellbinding debut of family tragedy, loss and redemption.

Praise for The Lost Ones:

Supernatural and historical intertwine in Anita Franks unsettling first novel reminiscent of other tales of the supernatural, but conveys its own frissons and shocks
Sunday Times

With wonderful characters This is a brilliantly gothic adventure and the perfect winter page-turner Sunday Mirror

A spine-tingling debut from Anita Frank is part ghost story, part murder mystery, and the perfect chilling read as the nights turn colder and longer OK!

I loved it SO MUCH so creepy and compelling, full of atmosphere and gave me goosebumps Lisa Hall

If you liked The Woman in Black, youll love this utterly gripping and atmospheric book Woman & Home

Haunting, emotional and exquisitely written Amanda Jennings

For fans of Henry James and Susan Hill, this chilling supernatural mystery is written in the classic mould. Intriguing, moving and assured Essie Fox

Ive raced to the shocking final twist of this lush, beautifully written historical novel. A gripping ghost story with an achingly poignant family mystery at its heart Samantha King