The Secrets of Hartwood Hall
Title | The Secrets of Hartwood Hall PDF eBook |
Author | Katie Lumsden |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 353 |
Release | 2024-02-27 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 059318694X |
A gripping and atmospheric debut that is at once a chilling gothic mystery and a love letter to Victorian fiction. Nobody ever goes to Hartwood Hall. Folks say it’s cursed… It’s 1852 and Margaret Lennox, a young widow, attempts to escape the shadows of her past by taking a position as governess to an only child, Louis, at an isolated country house in the west of England. But Margaret soon starts to feel that something isn’t quite right. There are strange figures in the dark, tensions between servants, and an abandoned east wing. Even stranger is the local gossip surrounding Mrs. Eversham, Louis’s widowed mother, who is deeply distrusted in the village. Lonely and unsure whom to trust, Margaret finds distraction in a forbidden relationship with the gardener, Paul. But as Margaret’s history threatens to catch up with her, it isn’t long before she learns the truth behind the secrets of Hartwood Hall.
The Secrets of Hartwood Hall
Title | The Secrets of Hartwood Hall PDF eBook |
Author | Katie Lumsden |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 353 |
Release | 2023-02-28 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0593186923 |
A gripping and atmospheric debut that is at once a chilling gothic mystery and a love letter to Victorian fiction. Nobody ever goes to Hartwood Hall. Folks say it’s cursed… It’s 1852 and Margaret Lennox, a young widow, attempts to escape the shadows of her past by taking a position as governess to an only child, Louis, at an isolated country house in the west of England. But Margaret soon starts to feel that something isn’t quite right. There are strange figures in the dark, tensions between servants, and an abandoned east wing. Even stranger is the local gossip surrounding Mrs. Eversham, Louis’s widowed mother, who is deeply distrusted in the village. Lonely and unsure whom to trust, Margaret finds distraction in a forbidden relationship with the gardener, Paul. But as Margaret’s history threatens to catch up with her, it isn’t long before she learns the truth behind the secrets of Hartwood Hall.
The Paris Secret
Title | The Paris Secret PDF eBook |
Author | Natasha Lester |
Publisher | Forever |
Pages | 496 |
Release | 2020-09-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1538717271 |
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Orphan comes an unforgettable historical novel about a secret collection of Dior gowns that ties back to the first female pilots of WWII and a heartbreaking story of love and sacrifice. England, 1939: The Penrose sisters couldn't be more different. Skye is a daring and brash pilot, and Liberty the one to defy her at every turn. Even if women aren't allowed in the Royal Air Force, Skye is determined to help the war effort. She's thrilled when it reunites her with her childhood soulmate, Nicholas. She's less thrilled to learn Nicholas is now engaged to an enigmatic Frenchwoman named Margaux Jourdan. Paris, 1947: Designer Christian Dior unveils his glamorous first collection to a world weary of war and grief. He names his debut fragrance Miss Dior in tribute to his beloved sister Catherine, who forged a friendship with Skye and Margaux through her work with the French Resistance. Present Day: Fashion conservator Kat Jourdan discovers a priceless collection of Dior gowns in her grandmother's vacant cottage. As she delves into the mystery of their origin, Kat begins to doubt everything she thought she knew about her beloved grandmother.
Keeper of My Soul
Title | Keeper of My Soul PDF eBook |
Author | Aubree Pynn |
Publisher | |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 2021-03-23 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
When it came down to matters of the heart for Zyon, there weren't any. He vowed to never open himself up again. That was until Weslei crosses his path again and he can't stay away.Weslei is back in Ganton Hills for undisclosed reasons. When she gets caught up in Zyon's rapture for a second time, everything is on the line.But how much pull can a soul tie take until it's time to sever the bond?
Fiercombe Manor
Title | Fiercombe Manor PDF eBook |
Author | Kate Riordan |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 2015-02-17 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0062332961 |
In this haunting and richly imagined dual-narrative tale that echoes the eerie mystery of Rebecca and The Little Stranger, two women of very different eras are united by the secrets hidden within the walls of an English manor house. In 1933, naive twenty-two year-old Alice—pregnant and unmarried—is in disgrace. Her mother banishes her from London to secluded Fiercombe Manor in rural Gloucestershire, where she can hide under the watchful eye of her mother’s old friend, the housekeeper Mrs. Jelphs. The manor’s owners, the Stantons, live abroad, and with her cover story of a recently-deceased husband Alice can have her baby there before giving it up for adoption and returning home. But as Alice endures the long, hot summer at Fiercombe awaiting the baby’s birth, she senses that something is amiss with the house and its absentee owners. Thirty years earlier, pregnant Lady Elizabeth Stanton desperately hopes for the heir her husband desires. Tormented by the memory of what happened after the birth of her first child, a daughter, she grows increasingly terrified that history will repeat itself, with devastating consequences. After meeting Tom, the young scion of the Stanton family, Alice becomes determined to uncover the clan’s tragic past and exorcise the ghosts of this idyllic, isolated house. But nothing can prepare Alice for what she uncovers. Soon it is her turn to fear: can she escape the tragic fate of the other women who have lived in the Fiercombe valley . . .
The Summer We Buried
Title | The Summer We Buried PDF eBook |
Author | Jody Gehrman |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022-03-08 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1643859234 |
An unthinkable crime—and the tattered threads of a friendship gone wrong—come roaring back to terrible new life in Jody Gehrman’s riveting psychological suspense, perfect for fans of Joshilyn Jackson. Twenty years ago, Tansy was drawn to Selene’s hard edges, her grit, and her knack for survival. Since then, the confused tangle of guilt about covering up a murder shattered their friendship, and even now, at thirty-eight, Tansy has never come to terms with what happened that night. But now, Selene is back, demanding her old friend repay her. Selene’s daughter, Jupiter, attends the college where Tansy works as a guidance counselor. Selene is convinced that Jupiter’s boyfriend, Colton, is abusive, and wants Tansy to intervene. As she is drawn back into the intensity of Selene’s world, Tansy discovers the ugly truth about Colton. But Tansy suspects there’s far more to the story, and now she’ll finally have to confront Selene once and for all.
The Secret
Title | The Secret PDF eBook |
Author | Debbie Howells |
Publisher | Avon Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022-01-06 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780008400194 |
'What an absolute corker! More twists than your local theme park rollercoaster!' NetGalley review 'Reading it felt like watching a movie peeking through my fingers' NetGalley review 'Everyone has secrets. And now, one of mine is yours...' Best friends Hollie and Niamh tell each other everything. Behind the village of Abingworth's closed doors, every family has its secrets - and their doors might hide the worst ones of all. One day Hollie tells Niamh about a devastating discovery, swears her to secrecy, then vanishes. The villagers claim to know nothing. But when Hollie's body is found, the police know one of their number isn't just a liar, but a killer... What did Hollie tell Niamh before she died? And who would kill to keep it hidden? After all, two can keep a secret - if one of them is dead... A completely unputdownable suspense thriller that will leave you reeling at the final twist...Perfect for fans of BA Paris and Claire McGowan. --------- Readers are GRIPPED by The Secret: 'The ending! Omg I did not ever expect that - mind blown!' Reader review 'Twists and turns guaranteed to keep you on the tip of your seat' Reader review 'One of the best thrillers I've read' Reader review 'I was gripped from the start and couldn't put it down!' Reader review 'Exciting, twisting, thrilling and intense' Reader review 'Intense psychological suspense - a book you have to finish' Reader review 'I was not expecting the ending!' Reader review 'A brilliant small town mystery with shocks, twists and turns' Reader review 'A truly immersive, one-sit read' Reader review 'The Vow was good but this is even better' Reader review