The Mark of Cain by Lindsey Barraclough Series: Long Lankin #2
Published by Candlewick Press on September 22nd 2015
Pages: 496
Genres: Gothic, Horror
Format: Hardcover
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Also by this author: Long Lankin, The Mark of Cain
A spine-chilling companion to Long Lankin, here is the story of a wronged witch’s revenge, spanning generations and crossing the shadowy line between life and death.
In 1567, baby Aphra is found among the reeds and rushes by two outcast witches. Even as an infant, her gifts in the dark craft are clear. But when her guardians succumb to an angry mob, Aphra is left to fend for herself. She is shunned and feared by all but one man, the leper known as Long Lankin. Hounded and ostracized, the two find solace only in each other, but even this respite is doomed, and Aphra’s bitterness poisons her entire being. Afflicted with leprosy, tortured and about to be burned as a witch, she manages one final enchantment—a curse on her tormentor’s heirs. Now, in 1962, Cora and Mimi, the last of a cursed line, are trapped in an ancient home on a crumbling estate in deepest winter, menaced by a spirit bent on revenge. Are their lives and souls forfeit forever?
About Lindsey Barraclough
Lindsey Barraclough was born in Essex. She worked as a music teacher and lives in London with her husband and their five children. Her debut novel, Long Lankin, was published in 2011 to critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award, the UKLA Children’s Book Award, the We Read Prize and the Southern Schools Award, and longlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Waterstones Book Prize. It was also named one of the best 100 YA novels by the American Young Adult Library Services Association.
You guys remember this??
Long Lankin (Long Lankin #1) by Lindsey Barraclough {Purchase – My Review}
If not, fix that. If you do, how exciting right?!?! I’ve been stalking watching this authors Goodreads page since I finished Long Lankin hoping and wishing for more books from her. And not only is it more but it’s a companion novel too. Cannot wait.
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OH MY this looks so creepy! Eeek, is she holding a baby?? Even creepier! I didn’t get a chance to read Long Lankin, but I heard it was incredible scary as well! Enjoy this one!
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I have never read Long Lankin, although I have heard of it. Great pick this week! I’ll have to add both books to the list. I love witch stories:-)
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Oh, wow. I’ve never heard of these books, but they sound creepy and terrific. Will have to go track down #1!
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I’ve never read Long Lankin but I love the historical-y, paranormal-y feel these books inspire. I’ll have to look into the series, thanks for sharing:)
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Not sure this one is for me, but I hope you enjoy it!
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I love a good creepy read and this looks really good. Hope you love it!