How long does it take to read Fernwood?
Fernwood by Marcella Thum takes about 4 hours 6 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 4 hours 6 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1975. 224 pages, about 61,600 words.
9 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 6 hours 51 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 4 hours 6 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 34 minutes |
The page count is the median across 1 edition, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
When Abigail Prentice came to Fernwood, the penniless young Yankee women expected nothing more than to be a governess the huge old Barclay mansion in Virginia. It seemed like a godsend—at first. Then she became aware of deadly undercurrents of fear and hostility. The tragic and terrible past of the Barclays had come to haunt them. Who was responsible for the strange, sudden death of Celia Rougier, Jason Barclays beautiful bride?Was it Jason, the strong, sensual man who read poetry and grew tobacco, and had a will that would not be defied? Or was or Brian, the dashing, handsome brother who had more success with women than with life? And who was the ghost cavalier in great boots, cape, and a tall plumed hat who haunted the echoing halls of Fernwood and whose presence foretold death? FERNWOOD-a breathless tale of romantic adventure that will wrap you in suspense until the final terrifying moment.
