The Lost Girls of Foxfield Hall: Gripping WW2 historical fiction filled with mystery and magic

by Jessica Thorne

Synopsis

September, 1939. The moon shines silver on the looming yew trees. Thinking of her fiancé, fighting for his life and country in the war, breaks Eleanor's heart, but also gives her courage. She takes a deep breath, picks up her camera, and follows the dancing lights into the maze.

Present day. With her little brother Missing in Action, gardener Megan Taylor runs from her grief to take a job at Foxfield Hall – a centuries-old place full of myths and folklore – restoring the wild maze in the overgrown gardens. Throwing herself into shaping the tangled ivy, Megan soon becomes drawn into the mystery of Lady Eleanor Fairfax, the Hall's most famous resident... the villagers say she disappeared without trace at the Harvest Festival in 1939, leaving behind a grieving father and a heartbroken fiancé.

Leafing through delicate old newspaper cuttings and gazing at an ornately framed portrait of the missing woman, Megan is full of questions. Although no body was ever found, could Eleanor have been murdered? Did she run away, unwilling to marry the man who loved her? Or, with her father working at the War Office, did Eleanor stumble upon a secret she shouldn't have?

Then, one night under a full moon, a mesmerising light inexplicably draws her to the entrance of the maze. Megan is filled with a strange certainty that, if she follows it into the shadows, it will lead to the truth about Eleanor... but could Megan herself be the next occupant of Foxfield Hall to be lost forever?

A spellbinding, magical and addictive tale about the mysterious and ancient legends at the heart of the English countryside, and how to find those who are lost. Perfect for fans of Outlander, Susanna Kearsley and The Binding.

Read what everyone's saying about The Lost Girls of Foxfield Hall:

‘Wow... This story literally has it all... so intense... kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire story, unable to put it down and stop reading... beautifully written, woven together with twists and turns... Beautiful.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This was terrific! I couldn't put it down... I loved the dual timelines... I loved the characters... had me on the edge of my seat. Fantastic!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A spine-chilling tale... kept me on the edge of my seat... spellbinding historical fiction... you should definitely read.' @thestarrylibrary

‘I was hooked... a magical mystery ride... engrossing... I would definitely recommend.' NetGalley Reviewer

‘This book hit the spot... tension-filled, emotional... had me flipping pages as quickly as I could read them... highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a little history with their magic.' Fiction Flock

‘Unbelievably beautiful and powerful book... will transport you as you travel through the English Countryside with a vast range of emotions!' Naomi Alice

Release date: March 26, 2021

Publisher: Bookouture

Print pages: 347