I really
look forward to books by this author. So
far, I’ve read them all including The Girl in the Gatehouse, The Apothecary’s
Daughter, The Silent Governess, The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, Lady of Milkweed Manor, The Tutor’s Daughter and The Dancing Master. All great books.
Abigail has
advised her father in a financial matter that failed. They’ve lost most everything and have to take
up residence in a house that has been shut up for years. Her father is distantly related to the family
and they have been offered the home.
From the moment they arrive, secrets and strange happenings keep Abigail
on her toes. Strange noises, letters and
cloaked figures give the place an eerie feel.
William is
the curate and is drawn to Abigail. He
has some secrets of his own and he’s going to find out more. He knows that he’s in no position to pursue a
relationship with Abigail and tries to rein in his feelings. When one of her old flames shows up in the
neighborhood, he feels his chances have dwindled even more.
The secret
of the house’s treasure has consumed more than one person. Rumors of murder and a secret room cause
Abigail to become suspicious of everyone.
And it seems justified, as almost everyone in this book is hiding
something.
I loved this
book. While I always enjoy books by this
author, this one took me back to the days when I used to read gothic
romances. I’m not sure if you’ve ever
seen one, but the covers usually involved a terror-faced woman running away
from an imposing castle. Sometimes
during a thunderstorm. I have to say,
the story in this book was much better than most of those, and the heroine much
smarter. There’s also some great lessons
in there about making up for others’ mistakes and finding value in yourself,
but it wasn’t at all preachy.
I’m not sure
what’s up next for this author, but I’ll definitely be on the lookout for
it. Great Book!
*I received
a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley in exchange for an
honest review.
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