Overview
The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish is book one in New York Times bestselling author Paula Brackston’s new magic-infused series about Hecate Cavendish, an eccentric and feisty young woman who can see ghosts.
England, 1881. Hereford cathedral stands sentinel over the city, keeping its secrets, holding long forgotten souls in its stony embrace. Hecate Cavendish speeds through the cobbled streets on her bicycle, skirts hitched daringly high, heading for her new life as Assistant Librarian. But this is no ordinary collection of books. The cathedral houses an ancient chained library, wisdom guarded for centuries, mysteries and stories locked onto its worn, humble shelves. The most prized artifact, however, is the medieval world map which hangs next to Hecate’s desk. Little does she know how much the curious people and mythical creatures depicted on it will come to mean to her. Nor does she suspect that there are lost souls waiting for her in the haunted cathedral. Some will become her dearest friends. Some will seek her help in finding peace. Others will put her in great peril, and, as she quickly learns, threaten the lives of everyone she loves.
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.
Review
Hecate is the daughter of an archaeologist. He gets her a job as a librarian’s assistant at Hereford cathedral. But this is no ordinary collection of books. The cathedral houses an ancient chained library. It has been guarded for centuries. The most prized artifact, however, is the medieval world map which hangs next to Hecate’s desk. This map, and all that it contains, changes her world.
I enjoyed Hecate. She definitely has her hands full with all the spirits and demons surrounding her. But, this story has some pacing issues. And it sure did bog down in the middle. I also found it very descriptive in places that just didn’t need it. And as I always say, read it for yourself to decide. I am in the minority on this one.
I do enjoy a ghost story. This is the reason for the 3 star rating and not a 2. There are some great ghosts in this tale with some pretty good history surrounding them.
The narrator, Marisa Calin, did a pretty good job. But, I believe this story is the problem and not the narrator.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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