The Shadow Key

Paperback Published on: 13/02/2025
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The Shadow Key
Utterly brilliant!
I cannot recommend this book enough! Steeped in Welsh mythology, this dark Georgian tale is full of mystery, deception and intrigue. Henry Talbot has be... READ MORE
Stacey
The Shadow Key
Superb!
Henry Talbot has been dismissed, cast out, from his post at a prestigious and well-respected London Hospital for reasons he would soon rather forget. The o... READ MORE
Dan - Clifton, Bristol.
The Shadow Key
A Gothic book down to its roots.
Henry Talbot is a doctor with a failing London practice who accepts a job in the deptgs of wales where no one likes him and he's even shot at in the first ... READ MORE
Eilish from Rustington
The Shadow Key
Historical Gothic mystery set in the middle of 18th Century Wales
4 ⭐️ The best way I can describe this book is if the movie of Robert Downey Jr’s Sherlock Holmes was set in the middle of the Welsh hills instead of Lon... READ MORE
V at Windsor 692
The Shadow Key
Gorgeously gothic
The Shadow Key is gorgeously gothic, and (similar to Pandora) Stokes Chapman has a marvellous way of weaving mythology into an innovative and original plot... READ MORE
Hannah Torres
The Shadow Key
A beautiful, Gothic mystery...
I'm not normally a historical fiction kind of girl, but the recommendation from a friend combined with the lure of Welsh mythology tempted me to give The S... READ MORE
Elizabeth (Llandudno)
The Shadow Key
Gothic goings on in the Welsh hills
I loved Pandora with a passion sk was excited to see what Susan Stokes-Chapman would do next. The answer is to send a young doctor deep into Wales to face ... READ MORE
Hayley at Leicester Highcross

Synopsis

A remote village, a mysterious death, a secret cult – a gripping gothic mystery from the author of number one bestseller Pandora.

After a grave mistake, Henry Talbot has been forced to take a position as village doctor in remote Wales where he can't speak the language and belief in myth and magic is rife. When Henry discovers his predecessor died in mysterious circumstances, and starts to notice a cryptic symbol appearing in odd places, he sets out to find answers.

The lady of the manor, Linette Tresilian, is vexingly unhelpful at first. She seems to know little about the shelves of occult books Henry notices in her family’s library. But Linette has suspicions of her own about what’s happened in the village and, together, their investigations will bind their destinies in ways neither thought possible.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Vintage Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781529931402
  • Number of pages: 464
  • Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 28 mm
  • Weight: 319g
  • Languages: English

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The Shadow Key
The Shadow Key
I have not read historical fiction for quite a while but decided to try this one and I really enjoyed it. The premise of the story is that Henry, a foundl... READ MORE
Monica Hanna
The Shadow Key
A Must Read For Fans Of Gothic Fiction
’He wakes to the unmistakable smell of sulphur and a room as black as pitch.’ Fans of gothic fiction rejoice, this is the book that you’ve been waiting ... READ MORE
Charlotte Watkins
The Shadow Key
Welsh gothic horror
I really enjoyed "The Shadow Key" by Susan Stokes-Chapman. A Welsh gothic horror that reminded me of Hammer Horrors (in a good way). Full of atmosphere ... READ MORE
Mel Pretorius
The Shadow Key
Cleverly plotted
I read this with the Pigeonhole. It is a very cleverly plotted novel with good balance between folklore and practical knowledge. The mystery involved enoug... READ MORE
Philippa Watkinson
The Shadow Key
Murder mystery with a gothic background
Can superstitious fear kill? Even if you’re not superstitious? Would being chased by a demon make death more likely? What if you’ve been drugged? It is... READ MORE
Denis
The Shadow Key
Amazing story
This was some story, started fairly normally but boy, did it develop. Devil Worship, black magic and every thing that goes with it. Some great characters w... READ MORE
Patricia Moren
The Shadow Key
Dark, mysterious and full of intrigue. Welcome to Plas Helyg
I LOVED this book. So much so I got about three hours sleep last night as I was nearing the end of the book when I began reading. Then, gripped by the buil... READ MORE
Rebecca Marley
The Shadow Key
Incredible!
This was an absolutely extraordinary story. I love a tale of myth and magick, but this is incredible. One of the best I've read in fact. The details were s... READ MORE
Melissa Stanton
The Shadow Key
Secrets, superstition and sorcery with a Gothic touch
Henry, a disgraced London doctor, goes to work in a rural Welsh mining community in the late eighteenth century. He is employed by Linette, the lady of the... READ MORE
Jenny Hill
The Shadow Key
The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes- Chapman
The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman is the story of Henry Talbot and Linette Tresilian who meet in the village of a Penhelyg,,Meirionnydd in 1783. Henry... READ MORE
Christine Rennie
The Shadow Key
Gothic mystery
An atmospheric mystery story set in an eighteenth century Welsh village full of wary strange people who don't like strangers. Oh yes, and a big old gothic ... READ MORE
Jay Sefton
The Shadow Key
Wonderful!
I read an eARC of this book so thank you to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for this. A beautifully written, compelling tale of the Welsh countr... READ MORE
Jennifer Charlton
The Shadow Key
Very entertaining
What a very enjoyable read. Set in Wales in the village of Penhelyg in 1783. Dr Henry Talbot has been dismissed from his job in London and the only job he... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
The Shadow Key
An intriguing book, certainly kept me turning the pages.
I really liked this book. Compelling right from the off it tells a fascinating tale. I enjoyed the writing and I could imagine this as a Sunday night perio... READ MORE
Bookandbrew
The Shadow Key
Gothic Welsh folklore
Welsh Gothic folklore, what's not to love? It's beautifully written, atmospheric and devilishly dark at times. The characters are rich and well developed a... READ MORE
Samantha Wightman
The Shadow Key
Spooky and creepy Welsh folklore
A spooky, creepy gothic story based in 18th century Wales, steeped in folklore and mystical texts. It was quite slow to get going, but nonetheless enjoyabl... READ MORE
T Edwards
The Shadow Key
Excellent 2nd novel
Loved this novel, I loved Pandora and found the shadow key even better, and the twist at the end was wonderful. Beautifully written
Lynne
The Shadow Key
Perfect dark Welsh vibes
I was excited to start reading this as it is right up my street. I wasn’t disappointed at all, and absolutely loved it from page 1. This is a dark, Wel... READ MORE
Elaine