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The Haunting of Delavere Hall
Paranormal investigator Dr Porter Biggleswade is settling into her new life in York. While pensioners caught up in a ghostly battle, and civil war soldiers haunting a local pub are keeping her busy, a call from a friend takes her to a crumbling estate on the Yorkshire coast. Rumours are rife at Delavere Hall, with monks and a murder at the heart of them. Secret rooms, hidden passages, and sightings of ghostly monks and the Grey Lady fuel the intrigue. Porter agrees to investigate and discovers more than she bargained for.
The Haunting of Delavere Hall is the second book in Amy Flint’s Porter Biggleswade series.
The Haunting of Delavere Hall is the second book in Amy Flint’s Porter Biggleswade series.
264 pages, Paperback
First published March 24, 2016
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Amy Flint
3 books8 followersI love a good mystery, and the paranormal is certainly that. I had the idea for my Porter Biggleswade series after moving to York. Porter is a paranormal investigator with a talent for spotting ghosts, a useful skill to have when living in England's most haunted city!
I started in archaeology - Pompeii and the British Museum, before studying forensics; evidently, I delight in searching for clues. Researching and writing about the paranormal seemed the natural next step.
I also indulge my passion for intrigue through Amy Investigates. Extracting fact from fiction, I present my findings in my blog, allowing others to draw their own conclusions.
I started in archaeology - Pompeii and the British Museum, before studying forensics; evidently, I delight in searching for clues. Researching and writing about the paranormal seemed the natural next step.
I also indulge my passion for intrigue through Amy Investigates. Extracting fact from fiction, I present my findings in my blog, allowing others to draw their own conclusions.
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June 13, 2016
***I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the goodreads group Lovers of Paranormal, or LOP.***
This is the second book in the Porter Biggleswade series about a paranormal investigator in England with the ability to see spirits. I have not read the first book, but there was a section at the start of this that provided some information about all of the characters. I found this to be very helpful while reading the first chapter as all of Porter's coworkers were introduced. I really enjoyed this story. Like, didn't get things done and stayed up all night reading kind of enjoyed. I thought Porter was a unique and strong character, and I loved all the spooky locations she visited. I will absolutely be reading the first book, and I am excited about this being a continuing series.
This is the second book in the Porter Biggleswade series about a paranormal investigator in England with the ability to see spirits. I have not read the first book, but there was a section at the start of this that provided some information about all of the characters. I found this to be very helpful while reading the first chapter as all of Porter's coworkers were introduced. I really enjoyed this story. Like, didn't get things done and stayed up all night reading kind of enjoyed. I thought Porter was a unique and strong character, and I loved all the spooky locations she visited. I will absolutely be reading the first book, and I am excited about this being a continuing series.
June 13, 2016
**I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the goodreads group Lovers of Paranormal, or LOP.**
OK. This was a new one for me. Ghosts, now really. As it being the second Porter Biggleswade book, I thought I would be walking into it without knowing what was going on. Thank you Amy Flint for going over the characters in the start of the book.
The amount of research that went into this was probably mind boggling as to the many aspiritions that are described in the book. It would really be neat to meet some of them and go to the locations that were mentioned.
I would recommend this book as a nice read and just to familiarize you with spirits.
OK. This was a new one for me. Ghosts, now really. As it being the second Porter Biggleswade book, I thought I would be walking into it without knowing what was going on. Thank you Amy Flint for going over the characters in the start of the book.
The amount of research that went into this was probably mind boggling as to the many aspiritions that are described in the book. It would really be neat to meet some of them and go to the locations that were mentioned.
I would recommend this book as a nice read and just to familiarize you with spirits.
August 7, 2016
A very well written ghostly mystery. I absolutely love ghost stories, and this definitely topped them all. Very tangible, it seemed like it was based off a true story...which it could easily be. I felt I was right there and couldn’t wait for the next ghostly encounter. In simple terms, it’s like one of those classic campfire ghost stories that you love and never want to end, but this one is actually so descriptive, longer, and packed full of realistic ghostly encounters. The main character Porter, I took a strong liking to because she seemed like a genuine, intelligent woman, and I do love those strong female heroines. Looking forward to more of this series!
April 20, 2016
Like the first Porter book, the interweaving of ghostly shadows from the past and much more human mysteries keep you guessing. With monks, a creaking hall and ruined abbey, unexplained bodies and a hangover from the Civil War, the story keeps you gripped. There are some unexpected twists, and what is it about those feathers?
April 20, 2016
Like the first Porter book, the interweaving of ghostly shadows from the past and much more human mysteries keep you guessing. With monks, a creaking hall and ruined abbey, unexplained bodies and a hangover from the Civil War, the story keeps you gripped. There are some unexpected twists, and what is it about those feathers?
February 11, 2017
Having read, and very much enjoyed, the first book in the Porter Biggleswade series, I was excited to read this and it did not disappoint. The series has some fantastic characters and the plot is gripping, with several wonderfully atmospheric and chilling parts. I particularly liked the last few chapters where all was revealed. I look forward to reading the third book of the series!
October 18, 2016
I am loving this series with Porter Biggleswade. In this second book, Porter is hired by her friend Audrey who is set to inherit Delavere Hall. Audrey and her Aunt Harriet are experiencing supernatural phenomena at the Hall; monks wandering through the house, sounds of someone crying, "the Grey Lady", cold spots. Audrey would like to know what exactly is going on before she inherits the Hall. Porter and her intern from PIU set up their equipment and spend a few nights there. While the ghost hunting equipment does it work, Porter and Clarice also check out a local pub that seems to have a ghost only present when the owners sister is there. Edward Tedry is still trying to befriend Porter. Porter's parents are still on the outs and putting Porter in the middle. Professor Dawley-Ellington continues searching for the Palette of Isis.
What I especially like about both Shadows in the Mist and The Haunting of Delavere Hall, are the central "ghosts" in both books are historical figures. Shadows in the Mist featured the Bronte sisters. I won't tell you the name of the main ghost in the second book since that is part of the mystery to be solved.
And take a look at the cover. Isn't it great!
I received a free copy in exchange for a review.
What I especially like about both Shadows in the Mist and The Haunting of Delavere Hall, are the central "ghosts" in both books are historical figures. Shadows in the Mist featured the Bronte sisters. I won't tell you the name of the main ghost in the second book since that is part of the mystery to be solved.
And take a look at the cover. Isn't it great!
I received a free copy in exchange for a review.
July 19, 2016
*This book was given to me for free in exchange for an honest review*
This is the second book in the Porter Biggleswade series about a paranormal investigator in England with the ability to see spirits. While I read the first book in the series you do not have to do that to understand the characters and there jobs in this one. Amy Flint did a great job of reviewing the characters at the get go. Porter, who is a strong character, is a paranormal investigator. Her friend Audrey, who has been a skeptic of Porters job for ages, has asked for help on a family property that she will be inheriting. Porter along with her college apprentice Clarice agree to the job. While staying at the location of Delavere Hall we go on a quest with the spirits of the Gray Lady, monks, and a woman (we don't know who yet) crying. The travels take you to secret rooms and passages, a secret grave site that is on the property, as well as through a dream of terror shared by Porter and her friend Audrey. The book is well written and will keep you turning the pages to find out what is around the corner. The story wraps up nicely with the anticipation of another book to come.
This is the second book in the Porter Biggleswade series about a paranormal investigator in England with the ability to see spirits. While I read the first book in the series you do not have to do that to understand the characters and there jobs in this one. Amy Flint did a great job of reviewing the characters at the get go. Porter, who is a strong character, is a paranormal investigator. Her friend Audrey, who has been a skeptic of Porters job for ages, has asked for help on a family property that she will be inheriting. Porter along with her college apprentice Clarice agree to the job. While staying at the location of Delavere Hall we go on a quest with the spirits of the Gray Lady, monks, and a woman (we don't know who yet) crying. The travels take you to secret rooms and passages, a secret grave site that is on the property, as well as through a dream of terror shared by Porter and her friend Audrey. The book is well written and will keep you turning the pages to find out what is around the corner. The story wraps up nicely with the anticipation of another book to come.
June 30, 2016
The characters are brilliantly drawn, the storylines are intriguing and the writing is full of wry humour which I really enjoyed. Hope the next in the series comes soon.
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