{"product_id":"beyond-the-yew-tree-paperback","title":"Beyond the Yew Tree - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRachel Walkley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond the yew tree, the truth lies forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn uplifting story of the unbreakable bond between a blind girl and her executed mother. Their story is relived by a juror who is haunted by child-like whispers in an old courtroom. She must unravel an historical mystery before the trial ends. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an old courtroom, a hissing voice distracts reluctant juror, Laura, and at night recurring nightmares transport her to a Victorian gaol and the company of a wretched woman. Although burdened by her own secret guilt, and struggling to form meaningful relationships, Laura isn't one to give up easily when faced with an extraordinary situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe child-like whispers lead Laura to an old prison graveyard, where she teams up with enthusiastic museum curator, Sean. He believes a missing manuscript is the key to understanding her haunting dreams. But nobody knows if it actually exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura is confronted with the fate of two people - the man in the dock accused of defrauding a charity for the blind, and the restless spirit of a woman hanged over a century ago for murder. If Sean is the companion she needs in her life, will he believe her when she realises that the two mysteries are converging around a long-forgotten child who only Laura can hear?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Yew Tree\u003c\/em\u003e is mostly set in city centre of contemporary Lincoln amongst the medieval castle and cathedral, and the later courthouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story tells of the recovery of a lost item, the memoirs of a blind girl whose mother was hanged for murder in 1870s. The child attracts the attention of Laura because of a mutual sense of guilt. The ghost is never seen, only heard, and its memories are projected into Laura's dreams, bringing Laura both a sense of dread and renewed purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura's own guilty secret is laid bare as she struggles through the trial of a man accused of defrauding a charity for the blind. The guilty seek redemption in both past and present, but what of the embezzler who must atone for his greed?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, Laura is also realising that her absent boyfriend is probably not returning to her, forcing her to re-evaluate her shy nature. Fortunately, Laura's personal journey brings her new companionship as she befriends a helpful museum curator, Sean, who himself seeks love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Yew Tree\u003c\/em\u003e is a recommended read for lovers of gentle romance, suspenseful ghost stories and uplifting mysteries, and those who enjoy strong female characters and an evocative historical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRachel Walkley is an author of magical realism, time travel romance and contemporary women's fiction. Her first book, \u003cem\u003eThe Women of Heachley Hall\u003c\/em\u003e, remained on the Amazon UK bestseller list for family saga for over a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 282\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 27, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42708299251775,"sku":"9781999630751","price":18.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5bee14d7e79356153aa26de861178928.webp?v=1765047298","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/beyond-the-yew-tree-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}