Winterbourne

Winterbourne: A spellbinding reinvention of the Gothic genre

Paperback Published on: 03/09/2026
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Winterbourne
Chilling & addictive! Just WOW!
WOW! What an addictive slow burn of a gothic novel. Perfect for fans of Emilia Hart (Weyward) and CJ Cooke. The slow burn build up had an eerie atmosphere ... READ MORE
Sally@Silverburn

Synopsis

'Haunting, ominous and astonishingly dark. A mesmerising triumph.' Suzy Aspley, author of Crow Moon

'Unnerving and windswept with a wild, Gothic heart.' Jody Cooksley, author of The Small Museum

'Compelling contemporary gothic, skin-creepingly good.' Elaine Thomson, author of Hawthorn

Within the walls of Winterbourne dwells a secret room, with an unspeakable collection of books.

Librarian Anne Adams has found the perfect escape: a job cataloguing the library of Winterbourne, an architectural masterpiece on a remote island off the west coast of Scotland.

Surrounded by an awe-inspiring landscape, the library is magnificent, with priceless first editions, a book lover's dream. However, Anne's early weeks in her new job are beset by obstacles - no internet, a house plunged into darkness every night and unexplained mysteries on the island.

After an unannounced visit from her employer, the enigmatic Lucien Broussard, Ann wonders what happened to the previous librarian when she finds notes hidden in the library's ancient tomes. As echoes of the past start to reveal the house and Lucien's dark secrets, suddenly Anne's dream job becomes a living nightmare.

Get swept up in Elisabeth Wolf's chilling and unpredictable mystery.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781785308703
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
  • Languages: English

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Winterbourne
Chilling
Overall, this was an intriguing read and I quite liked the author’s writing style, especially her evocative descriptions, and if you are looking for a chil... READ MORE
Noemi Proietti
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Winterbourne
An atmospheric read I devoured and loved.
This is a truly atmospheric novel and as soon as I started reading it, I just couldn’t put it down.Escaping a recent personal tragedy, librarian Anne Adam ... READ MORE
cosylittlereadingcorner
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Winterbourne
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This was a bit of an unexpected wild ride! I was expecting a bit of Jane Eyre / Rebecca vibes, which it does give, but it also veers in quite a differe... READ MORE
BookishSteph1
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Winterbourne
Gothic fiction
Winterbourne follows Anne Adams, a librarian seeking a fresh start after personal upheaval. When she accepts a job cataloguing the vast library of a remote... READ MORE
Helene Walters-Steinberg
Winterbourne
Modern Jane Eyre
I loved reading this book. I rolled my eyes at several points. Anne is a great protagonist, but she has been through a lot in life which sometimes makes he... READ MORE
Sanjidah
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Winterbourne
Kept me on the edge of my seat!
A fantastic book that kept me on the edge of my seat and I read this story in two days. I needed to find out what would happen. Winterbourne has all the el... READ MORE
C Walton
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