Shadows from the Past Series by Christina Courtenay

Lose yourself in the spellbinding tale of two women from the same family, separated by 600 years, but their fates no less intertwined. A love that echoes through the ages . . . After genealogist Melissa Grantham’s marriage falls apart, she escapes to her family’s ancestral home in Kent. But from the moment she arrives at Ashleigh Manor, vivid dreams of a young couple in love from the fourteenth century haunt her... moreLose yourself in the spellbinding tale of two women from the same family, separated by 600 years, but their fates no less intertwined. A love that echoes through the ages . . . After genealogist Melissa Grantham’s marriage falls apart, she escapes to her family’s ancestral home in Kent. But from the moment she arrives at Ashleigh Manor, vivid dreams of a young couple in love from the fourteenth century haunt her. Before she can dismiss them as nothing more than her imagination, Melissa meets a handsome stranger who lives in a nearby cottage. The same man from her dreams. Melissa feels a burning attraction to Jake, but can she really trust her feelings, or are they merely caused by a love so strong it has echoed through generations . . . And how are they tied to the 600-year-old tragedy locked away within the looming shadow of Ashleigh Manor? Winner of the 2012 Best Historical Read award from the Festival of Romance. Fans of Barbara Erskine, Susanna Kearsley, Irina Shapiro or Kirsty Ferry will be utterly spellbound by this absorbing and addictive timeslip romance with rich and vivid historical detail, set between the present and the Wars of the Roses. Praise for Christina. ‘Sometimes, you read a book and feel that it touches you so deeply. This is what The Silent Touch of Shadows did for me. ’. ‘I was thinking about them when not reading the book, this is how much the characters got inside my head. ’. ‘The characters jumped out of the page. ’. ‘I unhesitatingly recommend A Silent Touch of Shadows on every front. ’. ‘Will stay with me for a long time. ’. ‘Courtenay draws the reader in with her vivid storytelling. ’. ALSO BY CHRISTINA COURTENAY. SHADOWS FROM THE PAST. Book 1: THE SILENT TOUCH OF SHADOWS. More from Christina Courtenay’s spellbinding Shadows of the Past series coming soon! less

He has waited an eternity for her. When Kayla Sinclair arrives at Sotheby's auction room in Mayfair, she is mesmerised by a life-size eighteenth-century portrait of a tall, dark man with piercing blue eyes. She finds her life irrevocably changed by a powerful obsession with the portrait, and Kayla’s desire to discover the identity of the man leads her to the mysterious Marcombe Hall... moreHe has waited an eternity for her. When Kayla Sinclair arrives at Sotheby's auction room in Mayfair, she is mesmerised by a life-size eighteenth-century portrait of a tall, dark man with piercing blue eyes. She finds her life irrevocably changed by a powerful obsession with the portrait, and Kayla’s desire to discover the identity of the man leads her to the mysterious Marcombe Hall. There Kayla uncovers the dark mystery surrounding the forbidden love of smuggler Jago Kewswell and Lady Eliza Marcombe. Over two centuries separate Kayla and Jago, but their lives become inextricably linked as the lines between the past and the present are blurred. Now Kayla’s choices could heal the shadows of the past, yet what she cannot foresee is the danger that lies ahead in her own future. But fate always has a reason . . . less

Indulge in award-winning author Christina Courtenay’s sweepingly romantic world, with a rich tapestry of mystery just waiting to be unravelled. Every whisper holds a shadow, and every dream leads to a secret. Madeline Browne's world is shattered by a revelation delivered by the family solicitor amidst the grief of her parents' sudden passing... moreIndulge in award-winning author Christina Courtenay’s sweepingly romantic world, with a rich tapestry of mystery just waiting to be unravelled. Every whisper holds a shadow, and every dream leads to a secret. Madeline Browne's world is shattered by a revelation delivered by the family solicitor amidst the grief of her parents' sudden passing. Seeking the comfort of her friend Kayla, Maddie finds herself at the imposing Marcombe Hall, where the recurring nightmare about a red-haired man from her childhood returns every time she closes her eyes. As she navigates her grief and the dreams that haunt her, Maddie encounters Alex Marcombe, a handsome but aloof man with his own shadows and secrets. Maddie and Alex find themselves drawn together by an unexplainable connection. But their burgeoning romance faces trials from mysterious occurrences around the ancestral home. As the line between reality and dreams begins to blur, will Maddie and Alex be able to withstand the echoes of the past closing in around them? less

Award-winning Christina Courtenay weaves a masterful blend of historical intrigue and spellbinding romance. They are separated by centuries. But bound by fate. Tess Hargreaves is renovating Merrick Court, a grand estate by Raglan Castle, tied to her late husband's lineage. There she uncovers a portrait of Arabella and Rhys, a young couple from seventeenth-century Wales, triggering a series of dormant memories from Raglan Castle’s final siege in 1646... moreAward-winning Christina Courtenay weaves a masterful blend of historical intrigue and spellbinding romance. They are separated by centuries. But bound by fate. Tess Hargreaves is renovating Merrick Court, a grand estate by Raglan Castle, tied to her late husband's lineage. There she uncovers a portrait of Arabella and Rhys, a young couple from seventeenth-century Wales, triggering a series of dormant memories from Raglan Castle’s final siege in 1646. With the help of handsome and mysterious Josh Owens, Tess delves into the secrets of her ancestral home. She realises that Arabella and Rhys’s unfinished story is intertwined with her own as she is haunted by visions. And now history is repeating itself. As Tess and Josh piece together the tapestry of Arabella and Rhys’s tragic love story, they realise it has striking similarities to their own budding romance. It seems the past has secrets to tell — and all they have to do is listen. Fans of Barbara Erskine, Kate Mosse, Susanna Kearsley, Irina Shapiro or Kirsty Ferry will be enchanted until the very last page. Shortlisted for the Romantic Novel Awards in the Paranormal or Speculative Romance Novel Category. Praise for Christina. ‘This one will touch your heart, and that’s what a really good story should do. ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘Courtenay rivals Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley with her ability to deftly and effortlessly juggle two narratives with ease and imbuing her books with vivid period detail, breathtaking and evocative atmosphere, searing emotional drama, nail-biting intrigue and powerful romance. ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘Captured the period beautifully, crafting characters which really come to life. ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘Full of romance, gut wrenching moments and action. ’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘The book’s strong sense of place and history is remarkable. ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ALSO BY CHRISTINA COURTENAY. SHADOWS FROM THE PAST. Book 1: THE SILENT TOUCH OF SHADOWS. Book 2: THE SECRET KISS OF DARKNESS. Book 3: THE SOFT WHISPER OF DREAMS. Book 4: THE VELVET CLOAK OF MOONLIGHT. less