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Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures #1
The Strange Visitation at Wolffe Hall
Listening Length: 2 hours and 12 minutes
The year is 1841 and Grayson Sherbrooke, a popular author of gothic paranormal mysteries, lives on the coast of Northern England with his 4-year-old-son, Pip. He's asked by a neighboring little girl, P.C., to come to Wolffe Hall because something terrible is threatening her and her mother. She's come to Grayson because she's confused him with his fictional hero, Thomas Straithmore, who overcomes all obstacles and always triumphs over otherworldly evil. Thus, to her mind, Thomas is the only one to save them. She describes the house shaking with terrifying tremors and a huge black hole she calls the Abyss appearing in the entrance hall. She also knows the menace involves her great grandfather, known as The Great. He's obsessed with collecting and returning the famous Waterloo medals to the soldiers of the great battle of 1815, but he refuses to tell anyone why he's doing it. Grayson is soon embroiled in a mystery involving a wrongful death on the battlefield at Waterloo and a paranormal force that threatens the very lives of those living in Wolffe Hall.
The year is 1841 and Grayson Sherbrooke, a popular author of gothic paranormal mysteries, lives on the coast of Northern England with his 4-year-old-son, Pip. He's asked by a neighboring little girl, P.C., to come to Wolffe Hall because something terrible is threatening her and her mother. She's come to Grayson because she's confused him with his fictional hero, Thomas Straithmore, who overcomes all obstacles and always triumphs over otherworldly evil. Thus, to her mind, Thomas is the only one to save them. She describes the house shaking with terrifying tremors and a huge black hole she calls the Abyss appearing in the entrance hall. She also knows the menace involves her great grandfather, known as The Great. He's obsessed with collecting and returning the famous Waterloo medals to the soldiers of the great battle of 1815, but he refuses to tell anyone why he's doing it. Grayson is soon embroiled in a mystery involving a wrongful death on the battlefield at Waterloo and a paranormal force that threatens the very lives of those living in Wolffe Hall.
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First published August 1, 2015
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February 3, 2017
When I found out Catherine Coulter wrote not one, but two novella stories for the Sherbrooke series I was overjoyed! Though, I chose not to read the new release and first start with book one in the Grayson Sherbrook's Otherworldly Adventures, The Strange Visitation at Wolffe Hall.
Coulter does an amazing job, even in the short span of of a novella, to make me care about all her characters. There were a total of nine characters and I can recall details about all nine. She had me smirking, along with Grayson, at some of the children's comments and antics.
The story was well written and intriguing. Knowing that Grayson was a writer, I almost thought the first chapter was from his book, but was pleasantly surprised to realize that it happened in the books real-life time line. In previous books, Coulter had established that the Sherbrooke world was riddled with apparitions, so I was pleased to find that these otherworldly visitations were real.
I very much appreciated all turned out well, with a satisfactory ending.
I can't wait to continue the novella series with The Resident Evil at Blackthorn Manor!
Coulter does an amazing job, even in the short span of of a novella, to make me care about all her characters. There were a total of nine characters and I can recall details about all nine. She had me smirking, along with Grayson, at some of the children's comments and antics.
The story was well written and intriguing. Knowing that Grayson was a writer, I almost thought the first chapter was from his book, but was pleasantly surprised to realize that it happened in the books real-life time line. In previous books, Coulter had established that the Sherbrooke world was riddled with apparitions, so I was pleased to find that these otherworldly visitations were real.
I very much appreciated all turned out well, with a satisfactory ending.
I can't wait to continue the novella series with The Resident Evil at Blackthorn Manor!
March 12, 2019
I listened to this as an audio since I was traveling and wanted a short book to listen to as I drove. I had hoped for a suspenseful story, but was highly disappointed. The plot was thin and the characters were two dimensional. The author was trying to create a strong heroine for the story but missed the mark. The romance was too shallow and unbelievable as were the portrayals of the children in the story.
August 4, 2015
Readable
Loved the Sherbrooke series. After reviewing my thoughts and remembered where Grayson fit in the family it helped to identify with the book. I am glad I read the book but It didn't hold my interest like most of Ms Coulters books usually do. I will follow the series though.
Loved the Sherbrooke series. After reviewing my thoughts and remembered where Grayson fit in the family it helped to identify with the book. I am glad I read the book but It didn't hold my interest like most of Ms Coulters books usually do. I will follow the series though.
August 22, 2015
Awful
Can't believe I wasted my money. Choppy .... Really disappointing...Not what I expected from Catherine Coulter. Choose a different book.
Can't believe I wasted my money. Choppy .... Really disappointing...Not what I expected from Catherine Coulter. Choose a different book.
August 11, 2019
The year is 1841 and Grayson Sherbrooke, a popular author of gothic paranormal mysteries, lives on the coast of Northern England with his 4 year old son, Pip. He's asked by a neighboring little girl, P.C. to come to Wolffe Hall because something terrible is threatening her and her mother. She comes to Grayson because she's confused him with his fictional hero. Thomas Straithmore, who overcomes all obstacles and always triumphs over otherworldly evil. Thus, to her mind. Thomas is the only one to save them. She describes the house shaking with terrifying tremors and a huge black hole she calls the Abyss appearing in the entrance hall. She also knows the menace involves her great grandfather, known as the Great. He's obsessed with collecting and returning the famous Waterloo medals to the soldiers of the great battle of 1815, but he refuses to tell anyone why he's doing it. Grayson is soon embroiled in a mystery involving a wrongful death on the battlefield at Waterloo and a paranormal force that threatens the very lives of those living in Wolffe Hall.
But what's very exciting is that the 75th book is a historical romance novella staring Grayson Sherbrookje (son of Ryder and Sophie Sherbrooke in my Sherbrooke series) in his first ghostly adventure titled THE STRANGE VISITATION AT WOLFFE HALL. It's an original ebook and will be available on all devices the first week in August.
Writing a novella according to Coulter is opening me up to a whole new way of writing fiction--20,000 words rather than 100,000 words. The plotting pace has to change gears and stay revved up and moving quickly, yet at the same time, keep the characters real and touching, people you care about.
Good stuff. I really enjoyed her writing in this new writing and characters. Recommend.
But what's very exciting is that the 75th book is a historical romance novella staring Grayson Sherbrookje (son of Ryder and Sophie Sherbrooke in my Sherbrooke series) in his first ghostly adventure titled THE STRANGE VISITATION AT WOLFFE HALL. It's an original ebook and will be available on all devices the first week in August.
Writing a novella according to Coulter is opening me up to a whole new way of writing fiction--20,000 words rather than 100,000 words. The plotting pace has to change gears and stay revved up and moving quickly, yet at the same time, keep the characters real and touching, people you care about.
Good stuff. I really enjoyed her writing in this new writing and characters. Recommend.
February 16, 2022
The Strange Visitation at Wolffe Hall: 4-Stars
When strange dreams, an abyss and a dark funnel vex the lovely widow Marinda Wolffe of Wolffe Hall, her daughter runs to the nearest neighbor for help. Grayson is more than willing to help get to the bottom of the strange goings on at the Hall. What he finds is a persistent spirit with an urgent message for the living from beyond the grave.
When strange dreams, an abyss and a dark funnel vex the lovely widow Marinda Wolffe of Wolffe Hall, her daughter runs to the nearest neighbor for help. Grayson is more than willing to help get to the bottom of the strange goings on at the Hall. What he finds is a persistent spirit with an urgent message for the living from beyond the grave.
March 5, 2023
Charming and witty!
I have enjoyed Coulter’s FBI series, but never tried her other books. That was a mistake. From the use of language the characters are well described. The century dictates that women are under-appreciated, and the hero a novelist. The surprises are in solving the cozy mystery. Good reading, recommended for any reader!
I have enjoyed Coulter’s FBI series, but never tried her other books. That was a mistake. From the use of language the characters are well described. The century dictates that women are under-appreciated, and the hero a novelist. The surprises are in solving the cozy mystery. Good reading, recommended for any reader!
December 20, 2024
The Strange Visitation at Wolfe Hall
Grayson the writer is intrigued by P.C.'s version of what is happening at Wolffe Hall. The paranormal has always been in his imagination. He tries to help get to the truth of what is going on. I would highly recommend this story. It is fast paste and I read it in one sitting.
Grayson the writer is intrigued by P.C.'s version of what is happening at Wolffe Hall. The paranormal has always been in his imagination. He tries to help get to the truth of what is going on. I would highly recommend this story. It is fast paste and I read it in one sitting.
November 26, 2018
I've always loved Catherine Coulter, I really liked this short story and plan on reading the remaining two of Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures, I also plan on re-reading the Sherbooke's series, it's been years!!
December 8, 2021
The Strange Visitation at Wolfe Hall
Good story. It was a lovely surprise to find this book. Loved the characters and their fun honest quest to find what was wrong at their home. A truly beautiful story.
Good story. It was a lovely surprise to find this book. Loved the characters and their fun honest quest to find what was wrong at their home. A truly beautiful story.
May 12, 2022
Fun read.
Scary dreams and ghostly visits drag Grayson Sherbrooke into the goings on at a neighbors estate. Intuition and investigation are needed to calm the visitations. A little suspense, precocious children and historical England kept me reading happily.
Scary dreams and ghostly visits drag Grayson Sherbrooke into the goings on at a neighbors estate. Intuition and investigation are needed to calm the visitations. A little suspense, precocious children and historical England kept me reading happily.
February 5, 2023
This was an ... incredibly disappointing read. Nothing is rounded out, nor finished, from the characters, the plotline... and then I found out that it is part of a series? No. I am not encouraged nor the in the least bit intrigued to pick up another book in this series again.
September 3, 2023
Guter Scgreibstil, aber leider Substanzlos. Es scheint eher als hätte die Autorin ihre erste Skizze oder Notizen zum Plotting veröffentlicht. Ausserdem sind es viel zu viele Name für so eine kurze Geschichte, verwirrend
May 12, 2024
Grayson Sherbrooke is surrounded by memorable characters and a strange otherworldly presence, requiring his perceptive skills to figure out what closure the ghost seeks. A fast and cleverly constructed mystery.
June 14, 2017
It was a great short spooky read on my Kindle.
January 15, 2018
A short and fun ghost story.
November 5, 2018
I am not sure how to take this novella, it was strange and just felt rushed and incomplete.
January 1, 2019
I fell in love with Catherine Coulter as a high schooler. Read all her Sherbrooke books! This was a fun find. Nice fun easy reading. (Not Middle School)
January 27, 2019
Excellent novella
This was a short story and the characters were well described and the story was very entertaining. I would highly recommend it.
This was a short story and the characters were well described and the story was very entertaining. I would highly recommend it.
August 9, 2019
Great spin off from the Bride Series. In the series she talks about Grayson Sherbrooke writing storis.
January 9, 2020
Great writing again!
I love the Sherbrooke series and really enjoyed this tale. It was so good. Catherine coulter writes amazingly and I’m a huge fan of her work.
I love the Sherbrooke series and really enjoyed this tale. It was so good. Catherine coulter writes amazingly and I’m a huge fan of her work.
January 16, 2020
Good read
This story kept my interest. I love reading her novels regarding the Sherbrookes. They are always interesting to read. Couldn't out it down.
This story kept my interest. I love reading her novels regarding the Sherbrookes. They are always interesting to read. Couldn't out it down.
August 15, 2021
Wonderful
I so enjoy Catherine Coulter. It is so fascinating to read some of her earlier works. She is talented getting her characters developed for such enjoyment.
I so enjoy Catherine Coulter. It is so fascinating to read some of her earlier works. She is talented getting her characters developed for such enjoyment.
March 10, 2022
A collection of four short stories dealing with the fanciful and eerie happenings around our protagonist.
May 1, 2022
A plot that involves primogeniture so strongly really needs to explain how it is evaded, as apparently the happy ending requires it to be! Minus 1 star from my 5 for hits-target.
June 7, 2022
not my cup of tea
November 1, 2022
Boring, not interesting and I am not interested in finishing the book.
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January 3, 2023
As a book for children this would be okay, but as a book for adults it was awful.
March 16, 2023
Pretty good for a novella!
May 13, 2023
Ghost stories for adults. I read a collection of 5 stories that included The Strange Visitation at Wolffe Hall. Grayson Sherbrooke writes ghost stories and his hero, Thomas Straithmore, vanquishes evil - demons, ghosts, whatever. People mistake Grayson for Thomas frequently, asking him help with their supernatural problems. Like his hero, Grayson vanquishes.
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