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Ashton Hall
by Lauren Belfer
This book is full of ambiance which made it really fun! We visit Ashton Hall, an old manor house that is now split up into different apartments with a house manager. This allows this large and historic "home" to remain open and enjoyed.
Two Americans, Hannah and her son Nicky visit Ashton Hall and a family member for the summer. Soon after arriving Nicky explores deep into the house. Upon doing so, he finds skeletal remains--the story then splits into two stories. Of the ancient bones and how they got there, and also the current life of Nicky and Hannah.
I definitely preferred the older story of Ashton Hall and the mystery of unraveling the story of the bones. I almost felt like I was the explorer and researcher into the past!
I did not care for the current story line for a couple of reasons. I did not care for the relationships and how they were handled. It seemed unnecessary and even a bit preachy to me. I also didn't care for how Nicky's problems were addressed and handled. I hate to say more without spoilers.
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the e-copy in return for my honest review.
Two Americans, Hannah and her son Nicky visit Ashton Hall and a family member for the summer. Soon after arriving Nicky explores deep into the house. Upon doing so, he finds skeletal remains--the story then splits into two stories. Of the ancient bones and how they got there, and also the current life of Nicky and Hannah.
I definitely preferred the older story of Ashton Hall and the mystery of unraveling the story of the bones. I almost felt like I was the explorer and researcher into the past!
I did not care for the current story line for a couple of reasons. I did not care for the relationships and how they were handled. It seemed unnecessary and even a bit preachy to me. I also didn't care for how Nicky's problems were addressed and handled. I hate to say more without spoilers.
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the e-copy in return for my honest review.