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# The Whistling: The most chilling and spine-tingling ghost story you'll read this year

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Review: Creepy, Atmospheric And Totally Addictive - The story is set in 1860 Scotland on the fictional isle of Skelthsea. What better period of history to place a good old ghost story! When I was a short way into the book I felt the need to check out some pictures of the 1860s and this had me even more invested in the story! The story is cleverly plotted, engaging and atmospheric, the author skilfully puts a certain voice in your head which creates the tone and atmosphere - I’m not sure if I’m describing that correctly but let’s just say I felt like I was there with the main character, experiencing all of the strange goings-on and feeling the same feelings! Needless to say, I may have spooked myself a few times. The story unfolds at the perfect pace, we don’t get too much too soon or too little too late. It’s difficult to describe the plot without giving too much away, so I will be extra careful here! I literally just want to tell you the full story because this is such a fantastic book! Our main character is called ‘Elspeth Swansome’ a young woman who has had her fair share of heartache, she takes a job as a nanny in order to escape her own demons. I loved this character so much, she is so human and down to earth but she is also very curious! Her job is to look after young ‘Mary’ who has also been through lots of turmoil in her short life. Despite having some strange feelings about the house on her arrival, Elspeth seems to settle in rather well to begin with, but it is not long before strange and spooky occurrences begin happening! Disembodied whistling can be heard in empty rooms, possessions appear to have moved around without assistance and possibly most unnerving of all are the dolls and stones that keep appearing! Each character was unique, a little spooky and also interesting. The way the story was wrapped up at the end was remarkable, I absolutely adored and actually applauded the final paragraph! What an amazing read! Highly recommended! I’m really looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Review: A cosy gothic ghost story - For the most part, 'The Whistling' is a cosy gothic ghost story perfect for the dark nights of autumn or winter. Netley is an extremely competent writer with a nice style and turn of phrase. The main characters, in particular Elspeth and Mary (the nanny and mute child) are well-written and you genuinely care about what happens to them. As the story progresses, however, it gets somewhat convoluted. In trying to create a surprising twist, Netley only seems to create a bit of a mess. And there also seems to be a lack of authenticity to a period tale set on a remote Scottish island. All in all, though, 'The Whistling' is a fairly satisfying horror read that unsettles effectively in the right places and has a strong cast of characters.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 9,779 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 50 in Ghost Horror 72 in Horror Occult & Supernatural 107 in Horror Thrillers |
| Customer reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (3,570) |
| Dimensions  | 13 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1405950242 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1405950244 |
| Item weight  | 260 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 384 pages |
| Publication date  | 13 Oct. 2022 |
| Publisher  | Penguin |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Creepy, Atmospheric And Totally Addictive
*by L***) on 16 December 2021*

The story is set in 1860 Scotland on the fictional isle of Skelthsea. What better period of history to place a good old ghost story! When I was a short way into the book I felt the need to check out some pictures of the 1860s and this had me even more invested in the story! The story is cleverly plotted, engaging and atmospheric, the author skilfully puts a certain voice in your head which creates the tone and atmosphere - I’m not sure if I’m describing that correctly but let’s just say I felt like I was there with the main character, experiencing all of the strange goings-on and feeling the same feelings! Needless to say, I may have spooked myself a few times. The story unfolds at the perfect pace, we don’t get too much too soon or too little too late. It’s difficult to describe the plot without giving too much away, so I will be extra careful here! I literally just want to tell you the full story because this is such a fantastic book! Our main character is called ‘Elspeth Swansome’ a young woman who has had her fair share of heartache, she takes a job as a nanny in order to escape her own demons. I loved this character so much, she is so human and down to earth but she is also very curious! Her job is to look after young ‘Mary’ who has also been through lots of turmoil in her short life. Despite having some strange feelings about the house on her arrival, Elspeth seems to settle in rather well to begin with, but it is not long before strange and spooky occurrences begin happening! Disembodied whistling can be heard in empty rooms, possessions appear to have moved around without assistance and possibly most unnerving of all are the dolls and stones that keep appearing! Each character was unique, a little spooky and also interesting. The way the story was wrapped up at the end was remarkable, I absolutely adored and actually applauded the final paragraph! What an amazing read! Highly recommended! I’m really looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A cosy gothic ghost story
*by T***R on 15 October 2025*

For the most part, 'The Whistling' is a cosy gothic ghost story perfect for the dark nights of autumn or winter. Netley is an extremely competent writer with a nice style and turn of phrase. The main characters, in particular Elspeth and Mary (the nanny and mute child) are well-written and you genuinely care about what happens to them. As the story progresses, however, it gets somewhat convoluted. In trying to create a surprising twist, Netley only seems to create a bit of a mess. And there also seems to be a lack of authenticity to a period tale set on a remote Scottish island. All in all, though, 'The Whistling' is a fairly satisfying horror read that unsettles effectively in the right places and has a strong cast of characters.

### ⭐⭐⭐ An OK read
*by V***A on 16 November 2022*

Its 1860, Elspeth in a state of grief for her younger sister, takes a position as a nanny for a family, also grieving, on a remote island in Scotland called Skelthsea. There she is faced with strange happenings and secrets to be discovered, as well as a strange spine chilling whistling that appears out of no where. The novel was deeply atmospheric. The remote location, combined with the dreary weather, provides an eerie setting for this haunting tale of grief, deception and love. Everytime I thought I had a bearing on the plot, some new information would make everything I thought I'd guessed unravel before me, leaving me with a constant intrigue. Despite the ending feeling somewhat rushed, it does still provide answers to all our questions, and leaves you with an unexpected warmth and gratitude.

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