The Memory of Snow

by Kirsty Ferry

Three eras. Three young women. Three Guardians, separated by centuries. the Christian daughter of a Roman Commandant. accused of witchcraft in the seventeenth century. a twenty-first century teenager, intent on finding information for a project. When horrors from the past threaten her, Liv discovers she is a Guardian of the mystical Coventina's Well. She must work with the spirits who linger there, and use their combined power to banish evil from the sacred spring. Set amongst the wild landscape of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, the Guardians must confront the tragic past and the potential future in order to help each other survive.

260 pages, Paperback

First published May 23, 2012

About the author

Kirsty is from the North East of England and won the English Heritage/Belsay Hall National Creative Writing competition in 2009. She has had articles and short stories published in various magazines, newspapers and anthologies and was also a judge in the Paws 'n' Claws 'Wild and Free' Children's Story competition in 2011 and in 2013. 'The Memory of Snow', her first novel, was commended in the Northern Writer's Awards, shortlisted to the top five of Wyvern's novel competition in 2011 and longlisted in the Red Telephone Novel Competition in 2012. You can find out more about Kirsty and her work at www.rosethornpress.co.uk

Reviews

[Kirsty ❤️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second time of reading Kirsty's debut book and it was my first ever introduction to timeslip novels. It follows the story of three seperate women over the millenium from Amelia, a Roman Commanders daughter, Meggie who dabbles in herbs and Liv from present times. They all come together at the site of Covetina's Well. 

I love how the book weaves the three stories effortlessly up to the thrilling climax where all three women come together. Each character is really well defined and it's easy to enjoy all three stories. The historical information is well researched and adds that extra touch. I love this story Highly recommended

[Nuala Hadley · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always I have enjoyed another Kirsty Ferry book. It was easy to follow through the three time periods and the characters didn't get mix up. It's a relatively short story which sometimes is a blessing when time is tight.

[alex snow · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read

Jumps around a bit but we'll worth a read - like how past and present collide into one combined story

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a lovely supernatural story linking 3 different time periods. Harsh at times but life wasn't always easy but a good story right to the end. I like this writer's style and will read more from this author