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A Song Beyond Walls Paperback – December 1, 2020

by S. Escobar (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
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A grand Victorian house has been abandoned for decades…and so has its resident spirit, Claire... That is, until a young man named Dorian, who loves every inch of cobweb and dust, moves into the home and finds within its decrepit remains everything he has ever needed—including the companionship of the spirit Claire. The two of them communicate through dust and music as the veil between their worlds thins in favor of Samhain. How near to the world of the living can Claire go? How human can she become when her phantom form begins taking on the details of her once-living body? How can Dorian resist falling in love with her when her lifelike form may not last? And what fate is there for a spirit bound to the walls of her home? Could there be anything for Claire beyond loss?
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    64 pages
  2. Language
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    December 1, 2020
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 0.16 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1735738026
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1735738024
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ S. Escobar (December 1, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1735738026
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1735738024
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.16 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 63 ratings

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Stephanie Escobar is a balancing act—tottering constantly between fantasy and reality. By a single glance, one might not guess that the mother and wife spends half of her existence within the universe inside her, where she chases stories through labyrinthine gardens and down the cold, shadowed corridors of stone castles…always with a candle’s light to guide her, of course—and a cape billowing in her wake. She harmonizes this duality by bringing the marrow of her own human experience into her fantasies. She especially loves delving into the honest pains of womanhood and motherhood in her stories, bringing a dark and gritty representation to something that is typically seen as soft and pretty. Whenever Stephanie is visiting reality, she enjoys the fresh, forest air of her Northern Idaho home, baking more goodies than her family can eat, and playing Dungeons and Dragons with her husband and daughter.

Stephanie Escobar updates her work and life often on Instagram (@stephaniefiction), Twitter (@_snescobar), and her website (sescobarauthor.com).

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Claire is a phantom from a bygone era—the rigid order and meticulous fashion of the 1890s is nothing but a distant memory in the age of the roaring twenties. Sweeping gowns and waist-length tresses have been replaced by boxy slip dresses and boyish bob cuts.The house Claire died in, since abandoned, is purchased by a young man named Dorian. And when the barrier between the living and the dead begins to break down, he becomes her guide to this strange, new world.A Song Beyond Walls is the gothic romance story I never know I needed in my life. Escobar has breathed an unforgettable vivacity into Claire and Dorian, making them two characters I’m not going to forget any time soon. Their romance is entwined in this beautiful sense of longing and melancholy that is simply heart-rending, ultimately proving love’s transcendence beyond time and death itself.With elegant prose, and a sophisticated, lyrical style, Escobar has brought two distinct time periods together in a touching tale of life, death and love. If A Song Beyond Walls is simply a taste of Escobar’s gothic mind, then I am voracious for more!
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princessozma
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting and completely immersive
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
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Without question, “A Song Beyond Walls” by is one of the best books I’ve read this year. From the very first lines to the very last I was enchanted. Even just the first chapter was beguiling in its tone and language. I was particularly struck by the mood, the word choices, the many details.

I’m a sucker for old-fashioned ghost stories, but wow are they few and far between. And ghost love stories? Endangered. Well written ones? Practically extinct. So I was very predisposed to liking this novelette and devoured it instantly. I keep coming back to words like charming, enchanting, delightful, captivating. So if vintage romantic ghost stories are your thing, nab this book right away!
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L.B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Evocative
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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This writing in this book is a hauntingly beautiful. Though only 54 pages, it felt like so much more. I loved the story and I hope the author does indeed expand it in the future.
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Vivien
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Prose
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2021
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Claire is a phantom from a bygone era—the rigid order and meticulous fashion of the 1890s is nothing but a distant memory in the age of the roaring twenties. Sweeping gowns and waist-length tresses have been replaced by boxy slip dresses and boyish bob cuts.

The house Claire died in, since abandoned, is purchased by a young man named Dorian. And when the barrier between the living and the dead begins to break down, he becomes her guide to this strange, new world.

A Song Beyond Walls is the gothic romance story I never know I needed in my life. Escobar has breathed an unforgettable vivacity into Claire and Dorian, making them two characters I’m not going to forget any time soon. Their romance is entwined in this beautiful sense of longing and melancholy that is simply heart-rending, ultimately proving love’s transcendence beyond time and death itself.

With elegant prose, and a sophisticated, lyrical style, Escobar has brought two distinct time periods together in a touching tale of life, death and love. If A Song Beyond Walls is simply a taste of Escobar’s gothic mind, then I am voracious for more!
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Vivien
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Prose
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2021
Claire is a phantom from a bygone era—the rigid order and meticulous fashion of the 1890s is nothing but a distant memory in the age of the roaring twenties. Sweeping gowns and waist-length tresses have been replaced by boxy slip dresses and boyish bob cuts.

The house Claire died in, since abandoned, is purchased by a young man named Dorian. And when the barrier between the living and the dead begins to break down, he becomes her guide to this strange, new world.

A Song Beyond Walls is the gothic romance story I never know I needed in my life. Escobar has breathed an unforgettable vivacity into Claire and Dorian, making them two characters I’m not going to forget any time soon. Their romance is entwined in this beautiful sense of longing and melancholy that is simply heart-rending, ultimately proving love’s transcendence beyond time and death itself.

With elegant prose, and a sophisticated, lyrical style, Escobar has brought two distinct time periods together in a touching tale of life, death and love. If A Song Beyond Walls is simply a taste of Escobar’s gothic mind, then I am voracious for more!
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JS
5.0 out of 5 stars A breathtakingly beautiful story!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021
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"I feel I've seen you before. In my heart I saw you just as vividly as I am seeing you now."

Stephanie Escobar made me fall in love with A Song Beyond Wall from the very first scentence. The beginning where she describes the old clock and time mesmerized me. Her writing is so beautiful and elegant, describing a ghost interacting with the physical world.

This novella is a delight to read and Stephanie Escobar's talent shines through every page making it atmospheric, full of hope and life and so present. I'm stunned at how she can put so much emotions and storytelling in only 55-pages. She literally stole my heart and left me breathless.

A breathtakingly beautiful story with the most beautiful cover I have ever seen!!
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Stephanie Ascough
5.0 out of 5 stars Bittersweet, Beautiful, Original, Inventive
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2020
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I had been looking forward to A Song Beyond Walls for months, and it was worth the wait! The author has some truly imaginative descriptions of life after death, awareness, and perception. I loved the historic setting. The 1920's in which the story takes place, and the 1890's of the heroine's time, were well described and the dialogue just right (I hate it when characters set in historical fiction speak like they're from modern times). But most of all I loved the characters themselves and their heart-tugging romance. In such a short work the author managed a perfectly well-rounded story that still left me wanting more. Highly recommend!
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Nikkita Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless and impeccable - A tale to re-read over and over again
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2020
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There's something to be said about an author who can capture such impeccable imagery and heartfelt emotion in a story so short. From the moment I read the first line, I knew this would be a story that I would want to read over and over again. Stephanie's prose is as profound as it is breathtaking; such talent should be celebrated, and I almost wish I could wipe my mind and re-read this little gem for the first time all over again. Her innate ability to not only tell a beautiful tale but allow readers to relate to her characters through empathy and excellent visuals is what made this story such a success. I look forward to reading many more stories from this wonderful author!
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Missy
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story telling
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023
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This book will live within me forever. It is a beautiful tale, that Escobar delivers with such breathtaking prose.
She easily became one of my newest favorite authors. Her voice is timeless. I cannot wait to read more from her!
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LB
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and moving!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020
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Right from the first sentence, I was immediately hooked. I'm one of those oddballs who keeps intrusively thinking, "Wow, I really love this," while I'm reading something really good, and I circled back to that thought nearly every single paragraph. The emotions, the prose, and the characters were all wonderful, and I was SO impressed by the unique take on the spirit world. I'll admit I haven't really read many ghost-centric romances (only two come to mind, and they were both YA stories), but Escobar really went above and beyond with her storytelling in regards to a ghost interacting with the physical world.

One of my favorite methods of communication between Claire and Dorian was Dorian's typewriter. Once she'd started being able to touch physical items again, she was able to speak to him through typing, and I found it to be an effective and creative method of conversation. It really allowed a deeper look into the characters' backgrounds as well, and without feeling exposition-y.

I don't want to spoil anything more, because this is a novella (55 pages), and you should definitely see for yourself what all the fuss is about! I easily read it in one sitting, and in an hour, give or take. I can't say how long exactly, since I never took my eyes from the pages. One more thing I will say, however, is that I got a literal chill from the last line. This story was so beautiful!
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Jacquelyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly beautiful
Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2021
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I devoured this. I have a weak spot for lyrical, gothic writing, and Escobar had such a delightfully creepy/beautiful way of phrasing things. The romance was, of course, touching. It was bittersweet and achy. I loved every too-short moment of it.
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BarbaraL
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful story, beautifully written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2020
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This is a beautiful story about the love between a ghost and a young man, and is so beautifully written. The two main character, Claire and Dorian, are totally relatable, and their love story is nuanced and bittersweet. The story deals with some big themes: Can love overcome death? What is the nature of life, of existence, of time? and the imagery, particularly of the nature of 'existence' beyond death, is profound and thoughtful. The writing style completely suits the genre of gothic romance, being opulent but never over-blown. Ms Escobar is clearly a talented writer and it will be interesting to see what she comes up with next.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting and incredibly beautiful
Reviewed in Australia on December 27, 2020
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Oh goodness, what a delight this story is! Sumptuously written, and I mean sumptuous—the way Stephanie shapes her prose is a thing of beauty. The love story in this is sweet, quick and powerful, and the ending is absolutely perfect. If you are after a quick but beautiful read, give this one a try. Well done, Stephanie.
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C
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful gothic romance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2021
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A Song Beyond Walls is an exquisite gothic romance novelette about a tender and unexpected love that crosses dimensions and filled me with a multitude of emotions in the best way.
Claire and Dorian have a rich depth to them and I was immediately hooked and invested in them as individuals as well as their relationship.
The writing is as hauntingly beautiful and expressive as the love story between Claire and Dorian.
Highly recommend this beautiful, limitless, gothic romance story.
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Gabby
5.0 out of 5 stars Gothic, beautiful and heartwarming
Reviewed in Australia on November 14, 2020
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I loved this short story, a tale of love, ghost and connections I thought it was very well done and loved the ending! I wish I could read more! Claire and Dorian are perfect 💕
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