Miss Honoria West

by Ruth Hamilton

This is the story of an evil and violent woman, who nearly destroys the lives of those around her. The West family were affluent and had three daughters. But from childhood, Honoria cast a pall of fear and suspicion over the family. Violent and unpleasant things happened and were dismissed as accidents, but soon her parents became alarmed.

544 pages, Paperback

First published December 2, 1999

About the author

Ruth Hamilton was one of North West England's most popular writers. She was the bestselling author of twenty-five novels, including Spinning Jenny, The Bells of Scotland Road, Mulligan's Yard, Mersey View and That Liverpool Girl. She was born in Bolton, which is the setting for many of her novels, and spent most of her life in Lancashire.

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Reviews

[David Needham · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first worried that this was going to be a book for women, but l read it anyway, and what a read it turned out to be. Very fast paced, beautifully written, with a great storyline. It has something for everyone, ups, downs, laughs, romance, deviousness, murders, bravery, cover ups, the whole kitchen sink. Well worth 5 stars and one of the best novels I've read. Many congratulations posthumously to the author.

[ms p t quinby · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very difficult to get into

Not a natural flow
Almost have up after the first few chapters
Middle part was a better story when Honoria was a child