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Abigail Wilson

Autor(a) de In the Shadow of Croft Towers

7 Works 325 Membros 82 Reviews

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Another great story by Abigail Wilson! I’ve read all the others and hope she writes more.

This suspenseful mystery, treasure hunt, light romance is set in Regency England. Phoebe Radcliffe (daughter of Lord Torrington from a previous book) is an artist working for Miss Drake to refurbish the paint in the ballroom of Avonthorpe Manor. Her childhood friend Daniel is helping. Miss Drake’s nephew Lt. Graham Burke arrived for an unexpected visit along with his friend Mr. Montague which brings new tension to the house. Miss Drake is attacked and in her final moments, whisper/shares the hiding place of the clues to find the long lost family treasure. She asks Phoebe to tell no one. Miss Chant is Phoebe’s companion and together they start looking for the treasure. Soon there is an interest between Lt. Burke and Phoebe and they join forces to look for the treasure.
There are others looking for the treasure too. The butler, Arnold, the strange couple living there, the Fagens and Mr. Haskell, a local resident with ties to the family history.

Then Phoebe encounters the man she had feelings for two years ago, Jean Cloutier, who is a French spy and used her innocence to escape from her father. She finally sees him for what he is and comes to grips with how he used her.

I like the building relationship with Lt. Burke and how they learn to trust each other despite all the turmoil around them. A delightful story with twists and turns and hope for dreamers.
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LuLibro | outras 11 resenhas | Jan 22, 2024 |
Another interesting regency mystery and romance. I like the author. This one started slower for me. Then it picked up and became more intriguing. Believable characters and I liked the connection between Amelia and Ewan.
 
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LuLibro | outras 8 resenhas | Jan 22, 2024 |
This is the first book I’ve read by the author and it was delightful and had interesting and developed characters. I loved the mystery and the clean romance. I want to read more from this author. Great read!
 
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LuLibro | outras 14 resenhas | Jan 22, 2024 |
In the Shadow of Croft Towers is a mysterious story full of Intrigue and plot twists. From the mystery of Sybil Delafield's past to the cast of characters who are not quite as they first appear, Croft Towers is shrouded in secrets. Sybil's unusual journey to The Towers, in which her coach is robbed by highwaymen, is a foreshadowing of the twists to come.
Croft Towers has a personality all its own. Both a danger and a sanctuary for Sybil, it contains an unexplained connection to her past. As a companion for Mrs.
Chalcroft, Sybil holds the precarious position that is not part of the family but still above a servant. Mrs. Chalcroft's godson, Curtis Sinclair, arrives early into this story, and his reappearance is shocking and another deception that entangles Sybil. There are well written descriptions from the setting in the house, the woods, the town, and a delicious spookiness and a lovely hint of romance throughout.

Sybil's character has a clear, compelling voice. Though Sybil is a bit naive at first, I applauded the bravery she develops over time, as she decides that doing the right thing may mean sacrificing solving the mystery of her past. The ending is exciting and oh-so romantic.
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LuLibro | outras 13 resenhas | Jan 22, 2024 |

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Obras
7
Membros
325
Popularidade
#72,884
Avaliação
4.1
Resenhas
82
ISBNs
45

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