This House is Haunted - John Boyne

I guess ghost stories aren't the most Summery of reading, but this was one of the last books I bought before I decided not to buy any more books for a while, and I do love a good spooky read. I haven't read a modern ghost story in years - I'm normally more of an M.R. James fan - but I do have Michelle Paver and Kate Mosse waiting for me, so maybe I need to get in the mood.

The blurb reads:

1867. On a dark and chilling night Eliza Caine arrives in Norfolk to take up her position as governess at Gaudlin Hall. As she makes her way across the station platform, a pair of invisible hands push her from behind into the path of an approaching train. She is only saved by the vigilance of a passing doctor.

It is the start of a journey into a world of abandoned children, unexplained occurrences and terrifying experiences which Eliza will have to overcome if she is to survive the secrets that lie within Gaudlin's walls..."

*makes Twilight Zone noises*