This is one of those beautifully written novels that you can't help but get swept away in. Every evening, I looked forward to settling down with this book because I was so fascinated by the story and so eager to know what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed how this book took part in two different timelines so we could understand the story from the points of views of the characters. While I really enjoyed being with Oliver, Charlotte, and Louisa, my favourite characters were definitely Martha and Caro. Both of them were such strong women who came from two different backgrounds and were bonded by their love of their home and environment.
I don't often read a lot of historical fiction novels, but my favourite ones are the ones that revolve around a mystery. While I wasn't thoroughly satisfied with how the book's core mystery (the body buried at Kelly Castle) was wrapped up, I still really liked this book. I'd be very eager to read Elisabeth Gifford's future novels.
I don't often read a lot of historical fiction novels, but my favourite ones are the ones that revolve around a mystery. While I wasn't thoroughly satisfied with how the book's core mystery (the body buried at Kelly Castle) was wrapped up, I still really liked this book. I'd be very eager to read Elisabeth Gifford's future novels.