The Small Hand

By: Susan Hill

Narrated by: Cameron Stewart

Late one summer evening, antiquarian bookseller Adam Snow is returning from a client visit when he takes a wrong turn. He stumbles across a derelict Edwardian house, and compelled by curiosity, approaches the door. Standing before the entrance, he feels the unmistakable sensation of a small cold hand creeping into his own, ‘as if a child had taken hold of it’.

At first he is merely puzzled by the odd incident but then begins to suffer attacks of fear and panic, and is visited by nightmares. He is determined to learn more about the house. But when he does, he receives further, increasingly sinister, visits from the small hand.

©2010 Susan Hill (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Why?!

Fairly good story- I didn't guess the end, so that counts a lot for me. But I needed just a sentance or two at the end of explanation to make it a more satisfying tale. Alas, I'll just have to go forward with the assumption that some kids are just jerks? Better than Dolly at least!

Left some questions

I wish it had been more lengthy, and more detailed in some parts. I loved the narrator, and overall I enjoyed the story.

Not Bad

I saw the title and had a long car ride. I wanted a ghost story to listen to and it started out strong. Unfortunately it didn't stay that way. It's not a bad listen if your looking for something to kill time, but the ending is more than a bit disappointing and I was really hoping it'd go somewhere less obvious. But don't take my word for it, like I said if you have time to kill and want to hear a little ghost story give it a shot.

Vivid Descriptions

This was my first listen by Susan Hill. I look forward to listening to more of her books. What I like most is her vivid descriptions. When Adam Snow was first approaching the White House area, not only could I see the sky, foliage, and gate, but I could feel the breeze and smell the wet of the surrounding woods. Cameron Stewart's narration is perfect.

Excellent story, exemplary narration!

Beautiful, timeless ghost story that held my attention throughout. The settings were important to the storyline, well-known gardens, a seculded monastery which provides refuge, dark and twisting country roads with frightening apparitions. This story is based in reality, the ghostly events are confusing and upsetting to participants. Tense, atmospheric, classic. I found the length perfect and resulted in a satisfying and logical ending. The narration added a lot to this story!