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The Patient in the Tower: An unmissable historical gothic supernatural thriller
The war may be over, but the nightmare is just beginning...
Released from prison after years of solitary confinement for refusing to fight in the Great War, Robert Latimer arrives in an isolated village looking for his brother.
Thomas was wounded in France and sent to Ravensmere Manor for treatment. The sprawling estate has a sinister reputation, housing the most disturbed soldiers returning from war. While searching, Robert sees a mysterious woman dressed in white wandering through the woods at twilight.
Denied access to his brother by the charismatic Dr Abbott, Robert becomes convinced that something is terribly wrong behind Ravensmere's walls. With the help of outspoken local woman Edith Chalk, he uncovers strange medicines, disturbing experiments and long-forgotten legends.
But as Robert digs deeper and risks his life to uncover the truth, he realises there are darker forces at play. And someone will do anything to keep Ravensmere's secrets hidden.
Because some evils refuse to stay buried...
The Woman in the Woods is a haunting and atmospheric gothic thriller filled with mystery, love and supernatural suspense, perfect for fans of Shutter Island and The Woman in Black.
Released from prison after years of solitary confinement for refusing to fight in the Great War, Robert Latimer arrives in an isolated village looking for his brother.
Thomas was wounded in France and sent to Ravensmere Manor for treatment. The sprawling estate has a sinister reputation, housing the most disturbed soldiers returning from war. While searching, Robert sees a mysterious woman dressed in white wandering through the woods at twilight.
Denied access to his brother by the charismatic Dr Abbott, Robert becomes convinced that something is terribly wrong behind Ravensmere's walls. With the help of outspoken local woman Edith Chalk, he uncovers strange medicines, disturbing experiments and long-forgotten legends.
But as Robert digs deeper and risks his life to uncover the truth, he realises there are darker forces at play. And someone will do anything to keep Ravensmere's secrets hidden.
Because some evils refuse to stay buried...
The Woman in the Woods is a haunting and atmospheric gothic thriller filled with mystery, love and supernatural suspense, perfect for fans of Shutter Island and The Woman in Black.
372 pages, Paperback
Published October 8, 2026
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October 13, 2026
Although I really appreciated the beautiful writing and prose, I ultimately decided to DNF The Patient in the Tower. I found the pacing a little too slow for my personal reading preferences, and I struggled to feel that pull to keep picking it up and discovering what happened next. While I could recognise and appreciate the quality of the writing, I felt the story was missing that extra spark or momentum that would keep me fully engaged.
This is very much a matter of personal taste rather than a reflection of the author's writing ability, which I genuinely admired. Unfortunately, the story just wasn't quite the right fit for me at this time.
This is very much a matter of personal taste rather than a reflection of the author's writing ability, which I genuinely admired. Unfortunately, the story just wasn't quite the right fit for me at this time.
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