Blackbird Book Club! + Cozy Reading Time

Some doors are locked for a reason.


When Elsie married handsome young heir Rupert Bainbridge, she believed she was destined for a life of luxury. But pregnant and widowed just weeks after their wedding, with her new servants resentful and the local villagers actively hostile, Elsie has only her late husband’s awkward cousin for company. Or so she thinks. Inside her new home lies a locked door, beyond which is a painted wooden figure—a silent companion—that bears a striking resemblance to Elsie herself. The residents of the estate are terrified of the figure, but Elsie tries to shrug this off as simple superstition—that is, until she notices the figure’s eyes following her.


A Victorian ghost story that evokes a most unsettling kind of fear, The Silent Companions is a tale that creeps its way through the consciousness in ways you least expect—much like the companions themselves.


A very casual chat about the book with snacks and tea. Bring something to share if you like! If you feel like staying after the chat there will be an hour of cozy reading--bring what you're reading or purchase something in store to enjoy!

You may also like the following events from Blackbird Books & Gifts:

• Next Monday, 13th October, 03:00 pm, Autumn Outdoor Reading Party! in Middleboro