House of Dreams by Mark Stibbe
BACK OF THE BOOK
This was a house with only two storeys, but it told many tales.
Tony Lawson is a world-famous dream therapist, but he hasn’t dreamed in years, and he needs more therapy than he can give. On the day his divorce is finalised, he is driving past a village when he sees a large old house for sale. Walking through the gates, he is captivated by its history and mystery. That night, he starts dreaming again.
Drawn by its magic, Tony buys the property and discovers it once belonged to Queen Catherine Parr. As the house tells more and more of its story in Tony’s dreams, Tony is led by both the living and the dead to a startling and seismic discovery – one that will transform both the house of his soul and the soul of his house.
House of Dreams is a magical tale about a 500-year-old Tudor house – its ghosts, its traumas, its treasures, and its secrets.
After reading it, you will never see houses in the same way again.
MY REVIEW
House Of Dreams is a book I absolutely loved reading and one I would read again and again.
The overall story gave me vibes of The House On The Strand by Daphne Du Maurier which is another book I enjoyed but this one just drew me in so much more.
At its heart it’s a bit of a magical mystery but with so many areas touched on it packs a punch. The story has history, relationships, a lead trying to work to understand and accept trauma from a young age, dealing with past relationships and current enemies. But beyond all this it is a love story of levels. About falling in love with someone new, loving yourself, loving friends and old relationships, and loving a new house.
I look forward to reading more from Mark Stibbe who has not only shown he can bring great imagination to a story but with ease take the reader on a magical journey.
Dunfermline Reads 