James’ writing is that she manages to deliver a classic gothic style tale with all the familiar elements while still somehow making the story seem fresh. Maggie: One of the things I love most about Ms.

Perhaps the greatest surprise of all, however, is to learn that Alex had once lived here and that this house just may hold the secret to his disappearance during the war. Dottie’s son, whom Dottie is convinced is simply suffering fatigue from the war, has been gravely injured and appears in peril of an early demise. Wych Elm House is a place of desolation and grief which holds many problems- Dottie’s husband is a cold, callous libertine, the village whispers of the mysterious deaths that took place there before the war, and baffling footsteps follow Jo down the halls but when she looks, there is no one behind her. The post had been meant to last only so long as Dottie traveled the continent, acquiring art from families made desperate by the conflict, so it is with some surprise that Jo finds herself invited to stay on, accompanying Dottie back to her home in the country.īut she begins to wonder at the wisdom of accept that offer. With no widow’s pension she has been forced to accept a position as paid companion to Alex’s wealthy, autocratic Aunt Dottie. For Jo Manders the fact that her husband Alex has been declared missing rather than dead has meant near destitution. The Great War may be over but its effects are still being felt by those left behind. Lost Among the Living is her most recent release and one that has been eagerly anticipated by many.Įngland 1921. James is a popular author with AAR staff having made several Top Ten lists in 2015 as well as having two DIK reviews on our site. Today, AAR Reviewers Maggie, Caz, Mary, Linniegayl and Melanie have AAR’s first ever Round Table Discussion.

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