Such a fun read! Loved this one!

Many thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC.

First of all, can we just admire this cover for a minute! This is my first book by the woman who was a lady in waiting to Princess Margaret and she is featured on series, The Crown. This story is part fiction and part biographical, and I felt the author did a good job of blending the two, offering us some history as well as a fictional mystery to solve. I loved the setting of Holkam Manor which is in Norfolk, I enjoy reading about places I could actually visit someday. And I enjoy anything to do with the Royals or Aristocracy, so fascinating! I think fans of Downton Abbey will enjoy this one! Thank you NetGalley, Mobius Books, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. Available now

The author of this title was a Lady in Waiting to Queen Elizabeth. She, herself, has had a rather colorful life. Interestingly, Anne Glenconner has tried her hand at fiction and this is her second story, following on Murder on Mustique.

The novel’s protagonist is named Anne Coke which makes her feel a stand in for the author whose maiden name this was. Parts of the book take place when she was a child with a difficult governess. The story is fueled by what happens when Anne’s grandfather dies in 1950. Was it foul play? Trust Anne to find out in this atmospheric read whose Hall is a real place.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Mobius Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

A Haunting at Holkham tells the story of a woman who tries to investigate a ghost. This novel is not a paranormal story and is a straight historical mystery. The novel also takes place in two different timelines. The characters are all very complex and realistic. I really like the mystery. It was full of twists and turns that made me want to keep reading to find out what happens next! Therefore, this is a very well-written novel. I believe Lady Anne Glenconner is a talented writer! I look forward to her future works! I recommend this for fans of Simone St. James, Kate Morton, and Jessica Fellows!

What a great historical thriller! I loved the character development and the insight into British aristocracy, I haven’t read anything regarding this time period and it was wonderful! The writing kept me wanting to know more with fantastic twists and turns and I will absolutely pick up more from this author. Simply fantastic!

Amazing book! The story held me in it's grip until the end. It was also fascinating to get an inside look at the postwar home life of an aristocratic family.

A Haunting at Holkham is another great mystery by the British aristocrat Anne Glenconner. I previously read her Caribbean set mystery, Murder in Mustique and enjoyed it greatly. While the premise here is completely different with a cold English manor on the seaside with two storylines set about seven years apart. The main character, Lady Anne Coke is now 18 and about to have her coming-out ball. Before that happens, her grandfather passes away in a dreadful accident, which brings up memories for her of the time she spent at the house in the middle of WWII. Glenconner does an excellent job with the setting and making you feel like you're in the creepy manor. The mystery as well was good and I didn't see where it was going until the end! It did seem to drag in some parts towards the beginning, but otherwise another solid mystery entry for Ms. Glenconner!

This was so well written. I was engrossed from the first page and it ticked all the boxes of my expectations. I would definitely recommend to others. I love her books.

Wow! This book is AMAZING! It is intriguing, full of twists, turns, and shocking moments, heartbreaking, heartwarming, and so much more. Whenever I picked up "A Haunting at Holkam", I was whisked back in time, and went on such an emotional journey with this story.

I have previously read Lady Anne Glenconner's historical mystery "Murder on Mustique", and thought it was incredible. As soon as I saw that she was writing another one, I just knew I needed to add it to the top of my to-be-read pile! Lady Glenconner's writing style is incredibly visceral and vivid, and she truly transports the reader back in time. The past comes to life right off of the page. Her attention to detail, descriptive writing, and storytelling truly make each and every aspect of the novel feel so real. Every location and character is so specifically thought-out and written, and I was hooked from the first page to the last. Moreover, I felt each piece of the puzzle of the mystery (ies) becomes known to the reader at the exact moment it needs to be. She seamlessly weaves people and events from her own life with fiction throughout the book as well.

This book takes place mainly over two time periods: 1943, and 1950. In the earlier time period, Lady Anne Coke is living with her grandfather at Holkam. Her parents, who are in Egypt, hire a new governess for Anne named Miss Crane. She treats Anne absolutely horrifically, and one of Anne's escapes is to take photographs, as well develop them with her grandfather. When Anne and her friend Johnnie decide that Anne should try to take a photograph of a ghost who lives at Holkam, named Lady Mary, Anne decides to do so. Soon, she begins to stumble on more and more secrets.

In 1950, Anne's grandfather passes away, and everyone believes it is an accident. He is found with a fake necklace in his pocket, which leads to more and more questions. Soon, Anne's childhood friend Johnnie disappears, leaving behind a wife and young child. With the help of her new friend Charles, will Anne be able to solve what has really been going on? Are any or all of these events connected? And, if so, how? What other mysteries and crimes are surrounding what is going on? You will just have to read to find out.

I truly felt that the switching of time periods worked seamlessly, and could really see the connection of why Lady Glenconner went back and forth time wise as she did, when she did.

If you enjoy historical mysteries, I highly recommend this book! It kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next, and I hope Lady Glenconner continues to write more and more books!

Thank you so much to Mobius Books and NetGalley for the ARC of this book, I could not put it down! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Please Note: This book deals with some heavy topics.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. I really enjoyed this book a lot! The author did a great job capturing the time period! I loved all the characters and it was a great mystery.

"The thrilling new mystery from the bestselling author of Lady in Waiting and Murder on Mustique. Set during WWII in Holkham, think Downton Abbey meets Knives Out...

It's Christmas 1943 and Lady Anne Coke has returned to Holkham Hall from Scotland. But her home is now an army base, with large sections out of bounds. And 11-year-old Anne is in the care of a new governess, whom she hates and believes to be hiding something. At least her beloved grandfather is there with her, to share stories and keep her entertained.

But even though she's been told to stay away from certain parts of the house, Anne knows secrets about the hall that others do not; the passageways and the cellars that allow her to move around unnoticed, watching. And when mysterious events lead to a murder and disappearance, Anne is determined to uncover the truth."

It's that Knives Out comparison that had me sit up and take notice!