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The Woman in Black: Angel of Death (Movie Tie-in Edition)
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The chilling sequel to the international bestselling novel The Woman in Black
It’s Autumn of 1940, and German bombs are destroying the cities of Britain as WWII takes its toll on Europe. In London, children are being removed from their families and taken to the country for safety. Teacher Eve Parkins is in charge of one such group, and her destination is an empty and desolate house that appears to be sinking into the tidal marshes that surround it.
Its name is Eel Marsh House.
Far from home and with no alternative, Eve and the children move in. But it soon becomes apparent that there is someone else in the house; someone who is far deadlier than anything that would face the children in the city. She’s called “The Woman in Black,” and she won’t rest until she has her revenge …
It’s Autumn of 1940, and German bombs are destroying the cities of Britain as WWII takes its toll on Europe. In London, children are being removed from their families and taken to the country for safety. Teacher Eve Parkins is in charge of one such group, and her destination is an empty and desolate house that appears to be sinking into the tidal marshes that surround it.
Its name is Eel Marsh House.
Far from home and with no alternative, Eve and the children move in. But it soon becomes apparent that there is someone else in the house; someone who is far deadlier than anything that would face the children in the city. She’s called “The Woman in Black,” and she won’t rest until she has her revenge …
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“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars (Really Liked)
💧💧💧💧 4 An emotional wringer
🔪🔪🔪🔪 4 Graphic violence
🏰🏰🏰 3: Believable and well-researched
🔍🔍 2 Weak and convoluted
Horror, Fiction, Paranormal, Historical Fiction, Ghost Stories, Supernatural, War
🎧 7 hrs
a novelization of the film sequel to Susan Hill's classic ghost story. Set during the Blitz in 1940, the story follows a group of evacuated children who take refuge in the haunted Eel Marsh House, reigniting the terror of the Woman in Black.
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This narrative delves into personal tragedy, grief, and the psychological impact of war. The protagonist, Eve, is already burdened by her past, and her encounters with the Woman in Black's vengeance against the children she cares for create a consistently tense and emotionally exhausting atmosphere. The story is notoriously brutal, with this installment specifically targeting innocent children. The explicit depiction of deaths and psychological torment contributes to a terrifying and harrowing ambiance.
Set against the backdrop of WWII and the London Blitz, the story establishes a profound sense of unease and vulnerability. Although it may not fit the traditional mold of a historical novel, the era's details enrich the setting, providing justification for the evacuation to the secluded Eel Marsh House. While there is a mystery for the protagonist to unravel, the identity and motives of the Woman in Black are already clear to readers familiar with the original tale. Thus, the mystery serves more as a backdrop for the horror rather than a central puzzle to be solved.
I ended up reading this out of order, before "The Woman in White," but it happened nonetheless. This story leans more towards creepy psychological thrills rather than slasher horror.”
About Martyn Waites
MARTYN WAITES was born and raised in Newcastle Upon Tyne. He has written nine novels under his own name and five under the name Tania Carver. He has been nominated for every major British crime fiction award, has been chosen as a Guardian Book of the Year and has won the Grand Prix du Roman Noir.
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