Set in the winter of 1917, when the First World War is raging on and a sense of hopelessness and loss hangs over Britain, W. C. Ryan takes us to Blackwater Abbey, on an island just off the Devon coast.
Lord Highmount has arranged a spiritualist gathering with the purpose of connecting with his two sons, both believed to have died in the war. But that’s not the only reason for the gathering.
As a storm descends on the island, keeping all the guests trapped, secrets and lies start coming to light. Not to mention the resident ghosts who constantly roam the halls.
As for Kate Cartwright and Donovan, they’re there for a different reason. They have been given the task of protection and uncovering the truth behind knowledge and plans leaked to the Germans but of course, it’s not as straight forward as it seems.
Ghosts aren’t the only thing haunting Blackwater Abbey ...
This book has the sense of a classic murder mystery. It’s full of suspense and keeps you intrigued until the end. The main characters are likeable and the descriptions easily place you into the story.
I think it’s a very good read for this time of year, when Halloween is approaching and the weather is changing and getting darker and colder.
It’s a constant stream of suspicion and mystery, where everyone is a suspect and every situation brings about more questions than answers.
I also like that the ending had been left open with the opportunity of more Donovan and Kate. I’d definitely read more of their adventures together!
Lord Highmount has arranged a spiritualist gathering with the purpose of connecting with his two sons, both believed to have died in the war. But that’s not the only reason for the gathering.
As a storm descends on the island, keeping all the guests trapped, secrets and lies start coming to light. Not to mention the resident ghosts who constantly roam the halls.
As for Kate Cartwright and Donovan, they’re there for a different reason. They have been given the task of protection and uncovering the truth behind knowledge and plans leaked to the Germans but of course, it’s not as straight forward as it seems.
Ghosts aren’t the only thing haunting Blackwater Abbey ...
This book has the sense of a classic murder mystery. It’s full of suspense and keeps you intrigued until the end. The main characters are likeable and the descriptions easily place you into the story.
I think it’s a very good read for this time of year, when Halloween is approaching and the weather is changing and getting darker and colder.
It’s a constant stream of suspicion and mystery, where everyone is a suspect and every situation brings about more questions than answers.
I also like that the ending had been left open with the opportunity of more Donovan and Kate. I’d definitely read more of their adventures together!