ARC Review: The Ghost of Glendale by Natalie Kleinman
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Author: Natalie Kleinman
Published December 15th 2021 by Sapere Books
Goodreads Synopsis
A fabulous Regency romp, full of suspense and intrigue! Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen.
Can Phoebe and Duncan bring peace to a tortured soul…?
Regency England
Having never been in love, twenty-four-year-old Phoebe Marcham has no interest in marriage. Fiercely independent, she spends her days helping to manage Glendale, her ancestral home — a centuries-old estate full of long-buried secrets.
While out riding, Phoebe crosses paths with Duncan Armstrong, a charming wanderer who has just returned from the Continent. Finding that they share a penchant for mystery, Phoebe shares the biggest enigma that haunts Glendale: the tortured ghost of her ancestor, Simon Marcham, who took a secret sadness to his grave.
Convinced that Simon’s soul will never be at rest until they uncover his secret, Phoebe and Duncan set about unravelling the riddles that he left behind. As they delve deeper, a story of heartbreak and intrigue soon starts to emerge.
Faced with the darkness of the past, Phoebe is determined to make the most of the future. And as she and Duncan grow closer, she soon begins to wonder whether she has at last met her fate…
THE GHOST OF GLENDALE is a historical romantic tale set in Regency England, with a fearless heroine and an absorbing mystery at its heart.
When Julieifice he may have to make?
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
After spending some time in London for her cousin's wedding, Phoebe Marcham is more than happy to be home at Glendale once more. She adores her time in the country, and with friends, both old and new. Duncan Armstrong, who is spending the summer with his old friend is drawn to Phoebe, and both are intrigued by the tale of Simon Marcham and the ghost which haunts Phoebe's home, just wanting to be laid to rest. As they seek out the truth of Simon's story, and the star crossed lovers of the past, their own romance blooms.
This book was a pleasant read, and though I normally don't like ghost stories, the tale of Simon and his lost love was an enjoyable one that kept me hooked. I did find some of the characters, particularly Phoebe's aunt a little annoying, and the number of points of view were a little over the top. Even so, I was pleased with how Phoebe and Duncan's story progressed, as well as Simon's search for the truth.
Dates Read:
January 22-24, 2023
Rating
3 Stars
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