Series: Standalone
Tropes & Traits: quietly suspenseful
Publication Date: 06.25.19
Genre/Setting: Historical Fiction; England
Rating: 4 stars
After the death of the previous Duke of Brightshire under potentially mysterious circumstances, the heir, Beranger Northcott has just returned to England to assume his newfound responsibilities with his new American bride in tow. Emma Northcott is hoping not to embarrass her husband with her lack of knowledge of English customs, meanwhile her adoring husband worries she won't be content in England. Soon it becomes apparent that their happiness may not be the most pressing concern. Indeed, their very lives may be threatened.
Meanwhile the new duchess bonds with the new kitchen maid Charlotte Aldridge and Charlotte explores a belowstairs romance of her own, setting the tongues of the staff wagging. Both women share similar dreams and suspicions despite their differences in station and with Emma not knowing who to trust, their friendship becomes all the stronger.
This book has a rather dark, gothic tone that put me in mind of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca. It was quite different from what I usually read and it did take me a bit to get into it, but once I did I couldn't put it down. You're left wondering who to trust the whole time and then glorying in the triumph of Emma and Charlotte as they come into their own. I definitely enjoyed this one, even more than I myself expected to.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.instagram.com/p/By40gdGhac-/
Meanwhile the new duchess bonds with the new kitchen maid Charlotte Aldridge and Charlotte explores a belowstairs romance of her own, setting the tongues of the staff wagging. Both women share similar dreams and suspicions despite their differences in station and with Emma not knowing who to trust, their friendship becomes all the stronger.
This book has a rather dark, gothic tone that put me in mind of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca. It was quite different from what I usually read and it did take me a bit to get into it, but once I did I couldn't put it down. You're left wondering who to trust the whole time and then glorying in the triumph of Emma and Charlotte as they come into their own. I definitely enjoyed this one, even more than I myself expected to.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.instagram.com/p/By40gdGhac-/
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