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This is a gothic mystery, set in modern Wales.  It entails some interesting history about Wales and the Welsh struggle against English oppressions over the centuries.  I learned only after reading the book that this was the author's first novel.

The book is written from the perspective of Cristyn Stone, the 14-year-old daughter of an archaeologist researching an aspect of Welsh history and culture.  Cristyn joins her father on this summer assignment, as a family vacation of sorts.  Cristyn's mother died when she was three.

But joining Dr Stone for the asignment is a recently divorced female colleague, Dr Dunham, recently divorced.  The strain of this separation is affecting her son and daughter, who also join the group, providing some of the dramatic fireworks.

The adventure takes place in an old Welsh country home built on the site of an old castle associated with Owain Glyndwr [Owen Glendower of revered historical memory].  As the story progresses, Cristyn becomes the one discovering the important history of the region and the house where they are staying.

The ghost of a young girl from the period in question appears to the guests doing research there and involves them in a mystery in her time in history.  This frightens and then fascinats Cristyn, as they probe and unravel this historical mystery.

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Initial reading notes made 22 June 2007
Review posted on Amazon 23 February 2009
Posted on Thoughts and Resources 24 February 2009

Orville Boyd Jenkins, EdD, PhD
Copyright © 2009 Orville Boyd Jenkins
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