The year is 1841 and Grayson Sherbrooke, a popular author of gothic paranormal mysteries, lives on the coast of Northern England with his 4-year-old-son, Pip. He’s asked by a neighboring little girl, P.C., to come to Wolffe Hall because something terrible is threatening her and her mother. She’s come to Grayson because she’s confused him with his fictional hero, Thomas Straithmore, who overcomes all obstacles and always triumphs over otherworldly evil. Thus, to her mind, Thomas is the only one to save them. She describes the house shaking with terrifying tremors and a huge black hole she calls the Abyss appearing in the entrance hall. She also knows the menace involves her great grandfather, known as The Great. He’s obsessed with collecting and returning the famous Waterloo medals to the soldiers of the great battle of 1815, but he refuses to tell anyone why he’s doing it. Grayson is soon embroiled in a mystery involving a wrongful death on the battlefield at Waterloo and a paranormal force that threatens the very lives of those living in Wolffe Hall.
Coulter are liable As usual, Catherine Coulter shines in her historical romances. Her characters are engaging and humorous. The story is original. It is well written. I liked the touch of the supernatural that is a little more emphasized than in most of the other “Brides” novels, although that was not unexpected with Grayson as the hero. Although this novella can be read without having read any of the “Brides” series, I recommend that you read some of them as well.😻
Short Novella Start of the Series i am so happy that the author is writing in the romance stories. I have all the earlier stories she wrote. I am not a thriller reader. The story is a short novella to start the series off.Grayson Sherbrooke or his alias Thomas Straithmore writes gothic paranormal books. He is sent for one night as Thomas to save the mistress she turns out to be eight. I thought the book had delightful characters his son Pip, PC the mistress, Barnaby the young boy and the barn cat. Thomas is a widow and seems…
A Quick Read! I can’t help myself I love Catherine Coulter’s historical’s. I can remember reading her stories back to back. Now don’t get me wrong, I also liked her contemporary romantic suspense, but her historical’s will always be my favorite.Â