Sleeper's Castle — Barbara Erskine

Two women, centuries apart. Linked in a place haunted by its history . . .

Separated by more than six hundred years of history, two women are drawn together by Sleeper's Castle, a house steeped in memory and magic. This is an epic tale of forbidden love, cruel revenge and a war that time can't forget.

Grieving and lost, Miranda has moved to Hay to escape, and slowly she feels herself coming to life in the solitude of the mountains. But her vivid dreams at Sleeper's Castle introduce her to Catrin, a young women whose gift for foretelling the future embroiled her in a bloody revolt against English rule �" many centuries ago.

An unbreakable connection is forged across history. Catrin is reaching out . . . and only Miranda can help. But time is running out…

Sunday Times bestselling author Barbara Erskine returns to Hay in the year that marks the 30th anniversary of her sensational debut bestseller, Lady of Hay.

Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine:
‘Atmospheric' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Spellbinding' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Immensely and deeply immersive fiction' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved every minute' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An exceptional writer of great books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A joy to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Captivating and engrossing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

‘Sleeper's Castle is a haunting tale, confirming that Barbara Erskine remains the mistress of the time-slip novel' Acclaimed historian and novelist, Alison Weir

‘Captivating . . . Beguiling ghosts that whisper to us from the past and seek to stamp their will upon the present' Richard and Judy bestseller, Rachel Hore

‘Evocative and haunting, [I was] every bit as captivated as I was when I was swept away by Lady of Hay' Sunday Times bestselling author, Elizabeth Chadwick

About the author

Barbara Erskine is the author of thirteen bestselling novels and three collections of short stories that demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural. Lady of Hay, her first novel, has now sold over three million copies worldwide.