Frost Hollow Hall: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at Her Finest.' Guardian
Emma Carroll
From the queen of historical fiction, a ghostly tale about love, loss and forgiveness with an instant classic feel.
The gates to Frost Hollow Hall loomed before us. They were great tall things, the ironwork all twisted leaves and queer-looking flowers. And they were very definitely shut.
Tilly’s heart sinks. Will’s at the door of their cottage, daring her to come ice-skating up at Frost Hollow Hall. No one goes near the place these days. Rumour has it that the house is haunted . . . Ten years ago the young heir, Kit Barrington, drowned there in the lake. But Tilly never turns down a dare.
Then it goes horribly wrong. The ice breaks, Tilly falls through and almost drowns. At the point of death, a beautiful angel appears in the water and saves her. Kit Barrington’s ghost.
Kit needs Tilly to solve the mystery of his death, so that his spirit can rest in peace. In order to discover all she can, Tilly gets work as a maid at Frost Hollow Hall. But the place makes her flesh crawl. It’s all about the dead here, she’s told, and in the heart of the house she soon discovers all manner of dark secrets . . .
Frost Hollow Hall is a thrilling historical fiction debut. Told in Tilly’s unique voice, it is a tale of love and loss, and how forgiveness is the key to recovery.
‘Believable, moving and just the right sort of frightening.’ Daily Telegraph
‘A perfect ghostly mystery for fans of Eva Ibbotson, Ellen Renner and Marie-Louise Jense.’ We Love This Book
‘The perfect wintry ghost story.’ The Sunday Express
Reviews
This was a historical fiction book, but I would not recommend it to you. This was a tale of grief and loss and barely any happiness. People who like spooky, bit sad, weird books and death should read it. There is a tiny bit of romance and horrific things so young readers shouldn't read it.
Senorita Ariel Mystery 01.12.2024
I loved this historical, fictional book. It always left me on a cliff hanger when I stopped reading.I would recommend this to people who like ghost books and books set in the past.
Principal Fifi Nuggets 03.09.2024
Emma Carroll is one of the best writers and this book was no exeption. It was full of mystery and exitment. I would recommend this book to everyone.
Anonymous 10.07.2023
Star Reviewer
I liked this book because there is lots of twists and turns that keep you turning the page. It is exciting to see what happens next to Tilly and Will.
Dame June Mouse 28.12.2022
I really enjoy Emma Carroll because I love history.
Princess Daisy Pennyfarthing 22.08.2022
I loved this book! it is super spooky and i recommend reading it in the daytime! full of ghosts, spirits, untold deadly secrets and a sprinkling of romance, I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys books that scare your socks off!
Superintendent Wombat Mouse 27.07.2022
I love Tilly the main character
Senorita Kiki Chocolate-mousse 13.09.2020
I liked Tilly Higgins for her bravery and Will Potter for his personality. It was a fictional history book of a ghost who is in trouble. It interested me when Tilly decided to work as a servant in Frost Hollow Hall to discover more evidence of Kit Barrington. I would recommend it to people who like history and ghosts and a thrill for mystery
Countess Cynthia Bookmark 04.09.2020
This book is full of ghosts!
Anonymous 04.08.2020
A wonderfully wintery tale by the author of the girl who walked on air.
Anonymous 01.08.2020
Super read set in the past. Great characters and a real page turner.
Anonymous 29.07.2020
My favourite character is Gracie because I love her sensitive character and she sounds very caring. This book made me even more curious as I read further so it made me think a lot about what could happen next. This book is really great and I know it should be read everywhere.
Lady Flopsy Skateboard 28.07.2020
This had lots of naughtiness and hope overall a good book
Dame Cupcake Teacup 28.07.2020
An absolutely incredible book revealing secrets and surprises along the way. I would recommend it to someone who likes a bit of a mystery.
Anonymous 16.01.2020
I think this book was interesting as the book was easy to understand and it had some really emotional parts that made you realise that spirits are not so scary
Anonymous 29.07.2019
A haunting tale set in Victorian England. Tilly almost drowns after skating on thin ice at Frost Hollow Hall. Luckily somebody saves her, but who exactly? A gripping read that will have questions buzzing in your head.
Anonymous 22.09.2018
I liked Mrs Jessop the best because through everything that has happened to her she wasn't crying everyday.
Senorita Hopscotch Rollerskate 08.09.2018
I loved Tilly but William was awesome too! William dared Tilly to ice skate on the lake on the anniversary of Kit Barrington dying after ice skating on that SAME lake. Tilly nearly died but Kit's ghost saved her. After that she started working in the Barrington's house. When she walked up the stairs to her room mysterious and scary things happened. It was a ghost. But not Kit... It was a very scary book but it was one of the best books I've read! Emma Carroll is an amazing book writer! Other books that I have read by her are: In Darkling Wood, The girl who walked on air and I'm currently starting to read Letters From The Lighthouse!
Anonymous 27.07.2018
I really enjoyed this book.
Anonymous 23.07.2018
An AMAZING ghost story!
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