Una Wexford is thrilled to be adopted after the great war, but an eerie secret lurks in her new home - a life sized animated copy of herself.
Is 'Ani' as innocent as she seems or does she want to steal Una's new family - and her life?
A fantastically spooky and atmospheric seaside tale from the author of Rose Raventhorpe Investigates - will have you shuddering at every creaky floorboard and hungry to solve the creepy mystery as the plot builds to a dark twist
Evocative coastal setting and memorable, awe-inspiring scenes on the beach and at sea, which harness the power of the Iron-Hearted Sea.
‘Eerie, twisty & gorgeously imagined. Una has my heart! A darkly atmospheric tale.’ - Yvonne Banham
‘Exciting. Thrilling. Scary! An immersive read.’ - Julie Pike
‘Dolls, carousels, paintbox colours and stormy seas bring Beacham’s deliciously creepy world to unsettling life.’ - Sarah Driver
‘The Doll Twin is eerie and unsettling, with a terrifying ending full of thrilling twists, and light to be found in unexpected places.’ - Emma Driver
Author
About Janine Beacham
Janine Beacham has written all her life. A former journalist, she has always loved fairy tales and fantasy, and as a child would make up games for her friends to play at school. Janine once won a competition where the prize was a real-life butler – which partly inspired the secret society of butlers in the Rose Raventhorpe Investigates series.
?Janine?s writing oozes atmosphere. Her attention to detail and unique creativity reminded me of reading A Series of Unfortunate Events as a child. With a twist that will leave the readers gasping, I cannot wait for this gloriously gothic tale to hit the shelves.? - Leonie Lock, editor