The Warm Hands of Ghosts

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • During the Great War, a combat nurse searches for her brother, believed dead in the trenches despite eerie signs that suggest otherwise, in this hauntingly beautiful historical novel with a speculative twist, from the author of The Bear and the Nightingale. “A wonderful clash of fire and ice—a book you won’t want to let go of.”—Diana Gabaldon, author of Outlander “Spectacular—a tour de force, wonderful and deep and haunting.”—Naomi Novik, author of A Deadly Education January 1918. Laura Iven was a revered field nurse until she was wounded and discharged from the medical corps, leaving behind a brother still fighting in Flanders. Now home in Halifax, Canada, Laura receives word of Freddie’s death in combat, along with his personal effects—but something doesn’t make sense. Determined to uncover the truth, Laura returns to Belgium as a volunteer at a private hospital, where she soon hears whispers about haunted trenches and a strange hotelier whose wine gives soldiers the gift of oblivion. Could Freddie have escaped the battlefield, only to fall prey to something—or someone—else? November 1917. Freddie Iven awakens after an explosion to find himself trapped in an overturned pillbox with a wounded enemy soldier, a German by the name of Hans Winter. Against all odds, the two form an alliance and succeed in clawing their way out. Unable to bear the thought of returning to the killing fields, especially on opposite sides, they take refuge with a mysterious man who seems to have the power to make the hellscape of the trenches disappear. As shells rain down on Flanders and ghosts move among those yet living, Laura’s and Freddie’s deepest traumas are reawakened. Now they must decide whether their world is worth salvaging—or better left behind entirely.

Language: English
Hardcover: 336 pages
ISBN-10: 9780593128251
ISBN-13: 9780593128251
Genre: Sci-fi & Fantasy
Condition: New

SKU: 9780593128251 Categories: Books, English Books, Sci-fi & Fantasy

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The Warm Hands of Ghosts

The Warm Hands of Ghosts Book Description

In The Warm Hands of Ghosts, nurse Laura Iven refuses to accept grief after her brother Freddie is listed as dead in the Great War. She receives a mysterious package of his belongings and decides to travel from Halifax back to Belgium. While caring for wounded soldiers, she hears rumors of haunted trenches and a strange hotelier who offers a wine that grants fleeting oblivion. Determined to uncover the truth, Laura follows the whispers toward the front lines, where the presence of ghosts grows stronger.

Meanwhile, Freddie awakens in November 1917, trapped inside an overturned pillbox with a wounded German soldier, Hans Winter. The two men form a shaky alliance and manage to escape the shattered shell‑hole. As they flee the endless killing fields, they find shelter with a mysterious figure who can make the nightmarish landscape of the trenches disappear. Their fragile partnership forces both men to confront the horror that surrounds them.

Back in Flanders, artillery rains down while Laura and Freddie each grapple with trauma that has haunted them since the war began. Ghosts move among the living, and every character must choose whether to rebuild a world scarred by conflict or let it slip into oblivion. The novel weaves historical detail with a speculative twist, inviting readers to explore love, loss, and the thin veil between the living and the unseen.

Key Features of The Warm Hands of Ghosts

Readers will enjoy a vivid portrait of World War I’s front‑line horror paired with an imaginative speculative element that feels fresh and authentic. The story blends rigorous historical research with emotional depth, creating a haunting supernatural thread that keeps pages turning. Fans of Karen Moss’s lyrical prose and the magical realism of The Bear and the Nightingale will find a kindred spirit here.

Additionally, the narrative introduces a unique “wine of oblivion” motif, offering soldiers a symbolic escape and linking the mortal world to the ethereal. This creative device adds layers of meaning without overwhelming the central plot. Moreover, themes of sibling devotion, the cost of war, and the search for redemption resonate strongly throughout the novel.

Why Read This Book?

Many readers look for stories that blend history with a touch of the fantastical. The Warm Hands of Ghosts delivers an emotionally rich journey that lingers long after the final page. The novel’s brisk pacing and clear, active voice make it accessible to a wide audience, while its supernatural undertones add depth and intrigue.

Furthermore, bestselling authors such as Diana Gabaldon and Naomi Novik have praised the book for its “wonderful clash of fire and ice” and its “spectacular, haunting depth.” These endorsements highlight the novel’s broad appeal and literary merit. Also, the hardcover edition spans 336 pages, offering a satisfying yet manageable reading experience.