Rosie Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 The Hundred and Ninety-Nine Steps Michel Faber Cannongate Books Ltd. P/back 2002 ISBN 1 84195 328 8 Synopsis 'Tired of nightmares in which she meets a grisly end, Sian decides she needs to get out more, so she joins an archaeological dig at Whitby Abbey. What she finds is a mystery involving a long-hidden murder, a man with big hands and a fragile manuscript in a bottle. Faber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I like the sound of this - I've added it to my Wish List on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Very interested to read your review Rosie - I've just mentioned this on the currently reading thread - hoping to start it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I'm definitely picking this one up! It was recommended to me, and after reading your review, I really think I'll enjoy it! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerball Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 This one sounds great. The more I hear about Michel Faber's books, the more fascinated I am. This one and The Crimson Petal and the White, I'm very keen to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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