The Haunting of Maddy Clare

De: Simone St. James

Narrado por: Billie Fulford-Brown

A woman of limited means and even less experience must confront a vengeful spirit in this haunting novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Broken Girls and The Sun Down Motel.

1920s England. Sarah Piper’s lonely, threadbare existence changes when her temporary agency sends her to assist an obsessed ghost hunter. Alistair Gellis—rich, handsome, and scarred by World War I—has been summoned to investigate the spirit of the nineteen-year-old maid Maddy Clare, who is said to haunt the barn where she committed suicide.

Maddy hated men in life, and she will not speak to them in death. But Sarah is unprepared to confront an angry ghost—real or imagined—on her own. She’s even less prepared for the arrival of Alistair’s associate, rough, unsettling Matthew Ryder, also a veteran of the trenches, whose scars go deeper than Sarah can reach.

Soon, Sarah is caught up in a desperate struggle. For Maddy’s ghost is no hoax—she’s real, she’s angry, and she has powers that defy all reason. Now, Sarah and Matthew must discover who Maddy was, where she came from, and what is driving her desire for vengeance—before she destroys them all....

©2012 Simone Seguin (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

Winner of two RITA Awards from the Romance Writers of America and the Arthur Ellis Award from Crime Writers of Canada

“St. James has written an atmospheric and resoundingly old-fashioned ghost story that pulls you in from the first pages.”—Historical Novels Review

“A chilling start...fans of the modern Gothic novel will enjoy filling up a few creepy hours.”—Kirkus Reviews

“With a fresh, unique voice, Simone St. James creates an atmosphere that is deliciously creepy and a heroine you won't soon forget. The Haunting of Maddy Clare promises spooky thrills and it delivers. Read it, enjoy it—but don't turn out the lights!”—Deanna Raybourn, author of the Julia Grey series and of The Dark Enquiry

Fun and Exciting book.

I liked how it is Exciting it Keeps you on the end of your seat unless you read it in one day

the story was attention grabbing!

the narrator was excellent! the story was excellent. it was scary, sexy, and great mystery.

Wonderful story

This had everything - it was spooky, a bit thrilling and a touch of romance. Loved it

Truth Will Set You Free

St. James has yet to disappoint! This ghost story is based on the mystery of a unknown young lady who seeks employment, unable to say anything of her past, but dies a few years later. Her ghost wants revenge. The only individual who can make contact with the ghost is a young lady who also has trauma in her past. She has a short time to solve the mystery or lose the two people closest to her. This story was page-turner and consistently entertaining.

Billie

Billie (I don’t remember her last name) does a great job with the voices. Especially the evil ones.

A new favorite!!!

Only the second book I’ve recently listened to by Simone St James but I believe I have another author to add to my favorites list.

Recommend this mystery ghost story

You won’t be disappointed. The plot is strong and characters are well developed. You’ll be interested in the mystery through the end!

The main character is too much

I gave up with 4 hours to go. The main female character is so annoying I get in a bad mood and the book isn't pleasurable. At one point she was given the offer to go home and found myself thinking PLEASE go!!

She willingly put herself into this situation and then the story revolves around her constantly freaking out. Would have been so much more fun if she could get a grip. I tried telling myself it was the era but the main character does other things that are not era-appropriate. Ugh. Sorry I so wanted to enjoy this.

Steamy...

I wasn't expecting the Jane Eyre quality and then to have it go racy!! What a nice surprise! Very good ghost story! Very good mystery!

Spooky romance

More sex scenes than what I’m used to with this author, but this was her first book. Overall, it was good but I prefer the less sexual of her books. I like romance, but I don’t like long sex scenes. This book has two. Do with that information whatever you would like.