Frost Hollow Hall: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian
Emma Carroll
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.
Reviews
This book was actually quite interesting. The twist in the book brang a sense of suspense and adventure and I really enjoyed it. Five out of five from me! ❄
Coach Cupcake Hedgehog 22.12.2020
This is an amazing book about a girl called Tilly Higgins ( aka Matilda ) who nearly drowns in a frozen lake ice skating and then has to go on a great adventure to help a trouble ghost's spirit be free. Frost Hollow Hall is a historical fiction book set in 1881. My favourite character is Tilly Higgins because she is an adventurous girl who is hard on the outside but really a kind hearted person on the inside. I would most definitely recommend this to someone else, and if they like this book please read the rest of Emma Carrol's books, they are all great. Emma has written loads of books!
Professor Blueberry Pipistrel 25.09.2020
I like this book, it was a fiction book. Tilly was my favourite character she was fun and fearless. I would recommend this book but it still isn’t as good as the sun king.
Anonymous 09.09.2020
My favorite character is Tilly - the main character - because she is passionate, determined and brave. I would recommend this book to someone else because it's packed full of mystery and excitement.
Anonymous 03.09.2020
It was really exciting and is about a really creepy ghost that won't leave the main character alone.
General Gloriana Hoverboard 03.09.2020
This was a very nice book, a good read for anyone who likes ghost stories set in the past. I really enjoyed it. My favourite character was Tilly Higgins because she was desperate to support her mother when her sister and father run away abroad.
Countess Daisy Mystery 12.08.2020
This fictional book is told from a girls point of view, about a troubled ghost that haunts the lake at frost hollow hall. I would recommend this gripping story to 9-16 year olds.
Nurse Daisy Eragon 22.07.2020
I couldn’t stop reading this. I really like the character of Tilly as is the hero of the book I have already recommended this book to someone.
Anonymous 29.06.2020
Gripping book! You just can’t put it down. I liked Tilly the best. I would definitely recommend this book.
Anonymous 29.06.2020
An amazing book with a mystery and love entwined together
Anonymous 24.07.2019
I really enjoyed this book because it was a scary book involving ghosts... But then at the end you find out which dead people the ghosts really are. I liked the housekeeper Mrs. Jessop because she has lots of scary secrets about her past. I would recommend this book to boys and girls aged 10+.
Anonymous 16.10.2018
it is a really scary book ,but it is a really good book.
Anonymous 14.08.2017
this book is sooo good that you can't stop to put it down. this is the book for you if you like eventful and mysterious historic tales. BEST BOOK EVER!
Anonymous 11.08.2017
best book ever
Anonymous 11.08.2017
Great for people who love mysteries
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