The Echo of Twilight
by Judith Kinghorn
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Pub Date 23 Jan 2017 | Archive Date 17 Feb 2017
Description
From the acclaimed author of The Last Summer, a captivating and moving story of heartbreaking secrets and unwavering devotion set on the eve of the First World War
In 1914, despite the threat of war in Europe, Pearl Gibson’s future is bright. She has secured a desirable position as a lady’s maid for Lady Ottoline Campbell. Her new role sees her transported from a life of drudgery to the Campbell’s vast Scottish estate. Pearl is quickly drawn into a whirlwind of intrigue, glamour and scandal, as she realises her job requires her to become her lady’s confidante as well as her maid. In the confusing world of the upper classes it is Ottoline’s cousin, Ralph, who Pearl comes to rely on, trust – and love.
But when violence erupts in Europe, Pearl and Ottoline’s world is irrevocably changed. As the men in their lives are called to the front line, shocking events unfold at home that both Pearl and Ottoline vow never to reveal. They share a secret that will test their loyalty to one another to breaking point, and will bind them together forever…
Praise for The Echo of Twilight
‘An enchanting, atmospheric work of historical fiction that is a rich blend of Downton Abbey and Jane Eyre. The Echo of Twilight is a wonderful novel to curl up with this winter’ Booklist
Praise for Judith Kinghorn
‘A sumptuous absorbing tale of love in a time of war’ Rachel Hore
‘An enchanting story of love and war, and the years beyond’ Penny Vincenzi
‘An epic and enthralling love story set against the backdrop of the Great War’ Fanny Blake
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781911591276 |
| PRICE | £3.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Stephanie C, Reviewer
Great book. Excellent storyline and wonderful main characters. I would highly recommend this book.
Susan Anne B, Reviewer
I was thrilled to receiving a free copy of this book and it did not disappoint. After reading nothing but thrillers for the last couple of weeks this book was a welcome change and I got engrossed in the characters, there was romance and humour in this book. A good easy read
Eleanor K, Reviewer
I received a free copy of The Echo of Twilight from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story of Pearl Gibson, a lady's maid taken on by the glamorous but emotionally fragile Lady Ottoline Campbell, facing love and loss upon the outbreak of the First World War. Despite its historical timing, the story stays firmly in Britain, never venturing to the front line, although we hear tales from the broken men returning. However, this is not so much a story of those who went to war as those who stayed behind, touching on what the loss of a whole generation of men meant for the women and the society that remained.
Pearl from very early on is more than just a maid to Ottoline – she very quickly becomes a confidante. The relationship between Ottoline and Pearl is mesmerising. Ottoline goes far beyond what a normal employer would do for their maid, but Ottoline can be erratic and her fragile mental state can make her behaviour concerning at times.
Pearl was born to a young unwed mother who killed herself shortly after and starts the book with nobody in the world. Following Pearl as she finds her way in the world, as she finds people she can love and call family is hugely satisfying. There’s a fair amount of intrigue and brewing scandal in the novel but it is the relationships Pearl forges that drive the novel – particularly those with the butler Mr Watts and Ottoline’s son Billy and cousin Ralph.
Sarah M, Reviewer
A beautiful book. I love stories set in WW1 times. This is not about the battlefields but about the people left behind and the bravery and tragedy war brings. Set in Northumberland and the Scottish Highlands offering a stunning, scenic background you can visualise. War does not discriminate between the privileged or the serving classes. There is a little of a Downton Abbey feel to to it. I loved all the characters and the love, heartbreak and personal stories of the effects of the Great War. Highly recommend.
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