Distant Voices: Get lost in a collection of captivating short stories brimming with mystery and suspense by Barbara Erskine

In her second volume of short stories, which follows the hugely successful 'Encounters', Barbara Erskine has created a compelling world of love, betrayal, suspense and grief. A biographer investigating a tragic death hears voices from the past drawing her towards the truth… A nineteenth century parson’s daughter is caught up in the excitement and romance of a smuggling intrigue… A young boy from a deprived background finds his own haven in the wastelands of the inner city… Contemporary, historical, spooky, and humorous – there are over thirty delightful stories, each one guaranteed to capture the reader’s imagination, and all demonstrating Barbara Erskine’s unique powers as a storyteller. Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine: ‘Atmospheric’ ★★★★★ ‘Enthralling’ ★★★★★ ‘Spellbinding’ ★★★★★ ‘Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre’ ★★★★★ ‘Immensely and deeply immersive fiction’ ★★★★★ ‘I loved every minute’ ★★★★★ ‘An exceptional writer of great books’ ★★★★★ ‘You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more’ ★★★★★ ‘A joy to read’ ★★★★★ ‘Captivating and engrossing’ ★★★★★ Barbara Erskine's book 'The Valley of Ravens' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-08-03.

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