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  • Location: London

The Surgeon’s House

The Surgeon’s House

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1883: The brutal murder of Rose Parmiter seems, at first glance, to be a random and senseless act.

  • ISBN: 978-0749031824
  • Genre: Gothic, Historical

What you need to know before your trail

The brutal murder of Rose Parmiter seems, at first glance, to be a random and senseless act. Rose was the beloved cook at Evergreen House, a place of refuge for women and children, a place from which they can start their lives afresh. Proprietor Rebecca Harris, is profoundly shocked by the death of her dear friend and alarmed at the mysterious events which begin to unfold shortly afterwards. Could the past be casting a shadow on the present? The malign legacy of the Everley family who called Evergreen home, cannot be ignored. After two further deaths it becomes clear there is an evil presence infecting their sanctuary, and Rebecca must draw out the poison of the past so the Evergreen residents can finally make peace with the darkness in their lives.

Travel Guide

London – Putney

Evergreen House—is a safe haven for women and children and is located in Putney. The whole novel is set in the area and we get to see the asylum, the graveyard and the various bridges and parks.

Putney is now quite a posh area of London and is known as the starting point of the annual university Boat Race. Putney Heath, which features in the book is a vast plateau of woodland and open glades criss-crossed with paths.

BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Surgeon’s House

Destination/location: London  (Putney)  Author/guide:  Jody Cooksley  Departure Time: 1883

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