Customer Reviews

5 reviews

• Jon Young

  Really enjoyed reading this book. A mix of history, mystery and romance. Having the two interlinked stories running in tandem was a stroke of genius. The detailed descriptions made you feel you were actually involved. Hoping there will be a sequel!

• CJ Westhead

  I was curious to read Terry Marsh's first novel and have a strong, shared interest in family genealogy. Terry uses his experience in this field, along with an extensive knowledge of food, wine & travel around the UK and abroad. He has combined these activities and put them all to very good use throughout the story. All the characters seem very real within the time-travelling context of the story and the research into the local history of Victorian gentry in Lancashire and it's customs is first class.
  I read The Girl in the Picture in just two 'sittings', finding it difficult to put it down, (rare for me as a History scholar) but I really enjoyed it and look forward to any future novels Terry has up his sleeve.
  A thorough piece of work, detailed characters, a somewhat racey story and a well recommended read!

• John & Linda

  Given this book is about members of MY OWN FAMILY, and as I have the original tin picture of Mary Ellen Liptrot, my Great Great Grandmother - my Grandmother Rachel Liptrot, being one of John Liptrot’s daughters, it was incredible to read this, whether it contained supposition or not …. it left me with shivers down my spine and I congratulate Terry Marsh, my newly discovered second cousin, on an excellent novel. The likelihood of the content being reality seems to me, to be very likely. Loved it.

• Julia Wilson

  The Girl In The Picture by Terry Marsh is a cleverly constructed dual timeline novel that intrigued me from the start. The novel is set in present day and 1870. Both time periods are linked by a photograph. In present day there is a search to find out who the people are in the photo. In 1870 there is also a search to fit in and find out where a character belongs. Terry Marsh has cleverly planned out and executed the plotline. The reader knows the answers to some of the present day questions as we are privy to both time periods. Characters in present day are relentless in their search for the truth. Each answer provokes them to dig deeper. We witness the vital role of DNA in shedding light on our pasts and our ancestors.
  1870 was a time entrenched in the class system. Those in the upper classes could wield power over those beneath them. They could hold lives to ransom. The lower classes could easily be manipulated by those above them as they needed their jobs. Not everyone in the upper classes was ruthless. There were pockets of kindness given in unique ways.
  I was entertained by the novel although there were certain aspects of the plotline that I was very uncomfortable with. This did not detract from my overall assessment that this was a well thought out and presented novel.
  I received a free copy from the publishers. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
  A word of caution: there are some themes and situations which some readers may not like.
  

• B Powell

  I first want to admit that I am not an avid reader. Not that I don't like to read, but I have many other hobbies that consume my time. It's a choice. Secondly, I want to admit that I could not put this book down.
  
  As my background; I have lived in the United States since I arrived at the age of 5 months; having left the port of Liverpool with my 2 siblings and Mother to meet up with my Dad, an American soldier. My Mom was born and grew up in Wigan, and would leave behind all the details that made her who she was. Having lost her too early in her life, and myself concentrating on my growing family, there was never hours of sit down and spill your guts about WHO you were, or HOW things happened. This book allowed me to retrieve much of how I imagined her family history developed.
  
  Terry Marsh's knowledge of the area is so apparent. I had visions in my head of the environment, comings and goings of the people, and gut wrenching feelings of what it is like to deal with a brick wall. It is like he has lived in both periods, and brings to life how families dealt with day to day goings on. Terry's current craft of documenting his family roots obviously lent believability to the story. Because of this read, I will forever feel more connected to my family roots.
  
  Looking forward to your next book!!

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