Starve Acre

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Starve Acre: Episode 3

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Richard’s research into the Stythwaite Oak continues as Juliette prepares for the Beacons.

Richard’s excavations have uncovered a skeletal hare but as yet there’s no trace of the legendary Stythwaite Oak. 
Written by Andrew Michael Hurley
Read by Bryan Dick

A brooding gothic horror set in the Yorkshire Dales from the prize-winning author of 'The Loney'.

Richard’s excavations have uncovered a skeletal hare in the field outside Starve Acre but as yet there’s no trace of the legendary Stythwaite Oak. Oblivious to everything bar her grief, Juliette prepares for the arrival of spiritualist group The Beacons.

Written by Andrew Michael Hurley
Abridged by Siân Preece
Read by Bryan Dick

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A brooding gothic horror set in the Yorkshire Dales from the author of The Lonely.

A brooding gothic horror from Andrew Michael Hurley. After the death of their son, Richard and Juliette retreat to the chilly safety of their house by the moors. Read by Bryan Dick

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