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The Last Siege
The Last Siege
May 18, 2025 6:03 AM

Author:Jonathan Stroud

The Last Siege

When Emily, Simon and Marcus discover the deserted castle, it seems like an escape from the midwinter snows and their individual loneliness. But their occupation of the ruin quickly takes on a momentum of its own, and soon threatens their friendship, their freedom and their lives.

Reviews

A gripping novel of real originality . . . The careful setting-up, subtle delineation of character, meticulous observation of the castle itself - in some ways the story's main character - and the gradual increase in the pace and tension of this riveting narrative mark this as a novel of real skill and technique

—— Carousel

Packed with suspense and palpable tension . . . This compelling thriller is impossible to put down

—— The Bookseller

A brilliant book, evocatively written and full of sinister suspense

—— BBC Parenting

You won't be able to put this fantastic read down. We're sad it's over

—— Mizz

An entertaining romp that leaves no doubt that Mr Gethers and his cat have a most remarkable relationship

—— New York Times Book Review

Excellent story, hot characters. This one just rattles along, with beautiful dialect dialogue and family tensions. Teenage girls who pore over horoscopes and worry about boys will love this one!

—— Gatewaymonthly.com
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