The Haunting of Hern Hall, G.R. Pidgeon
The Haunting of Hern Hall, G.R. Pidgeon
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The Haunting of Hern Hall

Author: G.R. Pidgeon

Narrator: Ralph Lister

Unabridged: 10 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/12/2024

Synopsis

Every family has its ghosts… When three innocent children play a game that ends in fatal consequences, it sets in motion a series of events that will haunt their family forever…After the horrors of World War One, disillusioned army chaplain John Elliot arrives at Hern Hall, an isolated estate in the mist-shrouded English countryside. The mystery of the estate's tragic past seems to linger in the shadows when John catches a glimpse of a drowned child's face beneath the dark waters of the lake. Though he suffers from shell shock, John is determined to keep a promise he made to his friend Will, who died in the trenches while saving John's life. Before meeting Will's grieving parents, Lord and Lady Chiddingstone, John first encounters Will's sister, Lucy—a beautiful, blind, and mysterious young woman. Invited by Lord and Lady Chiddingstone to stay as a guest at Hern Hall, John experiences a series of unsettling and eerie events, including attending a seance led by the infamous spiritualist medium, Madame Blanche, whom Lady Chiddingstone hopes can communicate with her dead sons. As John grows closer to the family, he uncovers more about their traumatic past and the disturbing secrets hidden within the walls and tunnels of Hern Hall. Is the family cursed, as an ancient legend suggests? Can the ghosts and the living ever find peace, or are they destined to be forever haunted by death?

About G.R. Pidgeon

G. R. Pidgeon has spent the last twenty years as Head of English at leading state and independent schools in Kent, aiming to inspire the next generation of readers and writers. He is also an English Subject Leader for The Prince's Teaching Institute, developing the subject knowledge of new teachers, and specializing in Victorian and Gothic Literature, as well as the Romantic Poets.

About Ralph Lister

Ralph Lister is an experienced actor and voice artist who trained at LAMDA. He spent fifteen years in mainstage theatre in London, Madrid, Hong Kong, and Edinburgh before moving to America, where he focuses on film, television, and audiobook narration.

Reviews

Goodreads review by John Morris on December 14, 2024

Deliciously dark and gothic! This story was set in the aftermath of World War 1, but the writing was very Victorian in nature and, as such, may not be appreciated by everyone. However, I loved it. This was a tale of despair, loss of faith and the search for redemption. Spiritualism was rife after the......more

Goodreads review by Iain on March 29, 2025

In one word: atmospheric. A classic haunted house chiller given extra weight with the backdrop of World War 1, shell-shock and contemplation on faith. Well-crafted and well written. The supernatural elements add to the fear and psychological anxiety without spilling over into the ridiculous or gratu......more

Goodreads review by Victoria on November 13, 2024

This is a great creepy book! It's well written and moved at a good pace. The character development is really well done. I would recommend this! Special Thank You to G.R. Pidgeon,Bloodhound Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on October 17, 2024

John Elliot is a broken man after serving as an Army chaplain in WW1, both in body and spirit. The only thing he has held onto through his recovery is a package his friend Will Chiddingstone gave him, to hand deliver to his sister, Lucy, after Will’s death. Upon his arrival, John finds Will’s ancest......more

Goodreads review by Balthazarinblue on October 29, 2024

If you are a fan of Susan Hill's ghost stories then you need to read The Haunting of Hern Hall. It is in the mold of Hill's best works while still being its own unique story, gloomy, atmospheric, and gothic AF. Wandering blindly in the mist? Check! Ominous whispering on the breeze? Double check! Lig......more

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