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Bellman and Black: A Ghost Story by Diane Setterfield
4.0

I loved Ms. Setterfield's writing in The Thirteenth Tale, and this novel did not disappoint. It was a beautiful - and fascinating - ghost story... and by "beautiful" I don't mean the typical definition. I mean that it inspired awe, interested me, and made me want to keep reading just for the gorgeousness of the prose. The story itself was interesting too, and I found myself cheering the protagonist on... even if he was somewhat an antithesis of a hero at some points in the story.

Well done, Ms. Setterfield, for drawing yet another Gothic but wonderful ghost story. I will definitely be on the lookout for more novels of yours.

Many thanks to Atria Books and NetGalley for an opportunity to read and review this novel!!