![]() My father was away at war, fighting the Boers in the searing heat of South Africa, and I would gladly have joined him there in preference to spending another moment with his dreary and irritating wife. ![]() My stepmother had come to the station to see me off and proceeded to embarrass me with unwanted hugs and kisses and the nursery voice she always adopted for such displays of affection. It was the first railway journey I had ever made alone. In short: A hauntingly good read! Read more In fact, I recommend reading all three in a row, to get the full effect of the skillfully interwoven details.If I were asked to compare the book I'd say it's like Edgar Allen Poe for kids. I absolutely love the nod to the previous books, and how certain details of those are mentioned or even explained in this book. ![]() ![]() This time around the connection between the child and the one to tell the stories is even a tad more gripping, especially when you realize who the white woman must be. ![]() The narrative has lost none of its captivating power and once again it is intricately written, letting the the authors love for storytelling shine through. Robert is leaving on a train to London and finds himself in the company of a strange woman all dressed in white who entertains the boy with spooky stories.Being the final part of a series of books by Chris Priestley for young readers, that are absolutely enjoyable at every age, this book features once again a wide array of scary stories. ![]()
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