This book caught my eye because it sounded so much like the gothic mysteries I loved years ago. No surprise there, when I discovered the author has been influenced by them also.
First, a weird side note: I found the book on a used book sale at my local library, but I didn't buy it, because I wondered if I might just listen to it on Hoopla. Voila! There it was. The narrator did such a fabulous job, that I began to wonder if it was really written that well, or if it was only the narrator imbuing the story with such talent that it brought every line read to life. So... when I'd gotten nearly to the end, I went back to the library and bought the book anyway.There it was, a perfectly plotted story--a terrific hook, fabulous rising action, a dynamic turning point, and then a climax with a great twist! And of course, a dashing hero and clever heroine. The scenes are filled with mysterious ambience, and the characters are all full of intrigue, carrying secrets and passions that unfold slowly. It's really good story-telling, all the way around. Especially if you, like me, fondly remember those old gothic stories you read in your youth.
On another aside, although this book is published by Thomas Nelson, I would not call it Christian fiction, but rather a clean read.
