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Amelia Pembroke is in a unique position in Regency England: She can
obtain financial freedom. But in order to do so, she must marry one
of two gentlemen. The trouble is, she might be falling in love with
another man entirely. 1819, Kent, England-Everything changed the
moment Amelia became heiress to Moorington Cross. A young widow and
patient at Cluett's Mesmeric Hospital, Amelia is stunned to learn
that her doctor-and the only father figure she's ever known-has
altered his will naming her his primary beneficiary. Such an
opportunity is beyond what any Regency-era woman could dare to
dream-especially one with a sleeping disorder that finds her
falling asleep at the most random of times. There is, however, a
perplexing condition attached to the will: she must wed one of two
named men, wholly unknown to her. Doing so would provide her with a
secure future. But how can she marry one of these men when her
heart is intrigued by the charming solicitor, Mr. Hawkins?
Everything takes on a new sense of urgency-and danger-when Mr.
Cluett is found dead in his bedchamber only hours after announcing
his updated will. Now Amelia only has thirty days to decide which
man she will marry. But she is just as determined to uncover the
truth of her benefactor's demise with the help of Mr. Hawkins.
After all, this sudden turn of events couldn't merely be a
coincidence-could it? From award-winning author Abigail Wilson,
Twilight at Moorington Cross is a mysterious Regency romance full
of intrigue, mesmeric treatments, and abandoned corridors that
proves love is the greatest testament of all. Praise for Twilight
at Moorington Cross: "Shimmering with atmosphere and suspense,
Twilight at Moorington Cross weaves classic Regency romance with
threads of gothic mystery to page-turning effect. An absolute
pleasure to read." -Mimi Matthews, USA TODAY bestselling author "An
enigmatic illness, a mysterious manor, an unforeseen inheritance,
and a suspicious death all add up to a maelstrom of misfortune for
Wilson's stouthearted and winsome heroine, especially when she's
falling in love with the 'wrong' man. Twilight at Moorington Cross
has all of the atmospheric trappings of a classic Regency Gothic
along with a sweet and stirring romance. Perfect for fans of Julie
Klassen and Kristi Ann Hunter." -Anna Lee Huber, USA TODAY
bestselling author "I was drawn in from the very first page of this
unique Regency story. Wilson's engaging prose and expert
mystery-telling kept me turning pages and left me guessing until
the end. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book!" -Kasey
Stockton, author of the Ladies of Devon series Stand-alone Regency
romance with strong Gothic and mystery elements Kisses-only
romance, HEA Book length: approximately 97,000 words Includes
discussion questions for book clubs
A story of second chances and secrets, this mysterious Regency romance
will transport you to 19th-century England as one young lady reunites
with her childhood love to find his missing sister.
Her friend is missing.
After five years abroad, Charity Halliwell finally returns to Loxby
Manor, the home of dear friends—and her lost love. No longer a young
girl, she is now haunted by a painful secret and the demise of her
dreams. Instead of the healing and happiness she hopes to find, she
encounters a darkness lurking in the shadows of the once-familiar
house. When her friend, Seline, disappears the very night of her
arrival, Charity is determined to uncover the truth.
Her only hope is the man who broke her heart.
Branded a coward, Piers Cavanaugh has lived the last five years as an
outcast far from his family home. When his sister presumably elopes
with a stable hand, Piers joins forces with an unlikely partner—the one
woman he thought he’d never see again. Together they launch an
investigation that leads to strange nightly meetings in the ruins of an
old abbey and disturbing whispers of a secret organization. The more
they learn, the more desperate the situation becomes.
The house seems determined to keep its secrets.
As they struggle to piece together the clues, Charity and Piers also
endeavor to rebuild their friendship. One cryptic letter changed
everything between them. To find happiness they will have to overcome
the grief and shame keeping them apart. But first they must discover
why Seline vanished and confront the growing fear that she may never
return.
Settle in, because once you start The Vanishing at Loxby Manor, you
won’t be able to put it down.
In this new Regency romance, a young unwed mother must protect her
heart from the charms of her convenient new husband, Lord
Torrington. She is not, however, prepared to protect her life. When
the widowed Lord Torrington agreed to spy for the crown, he never
planned to impersonate a highwayman, let alone rob the wrong
carriage. Stranded on the road with an unconscious young woman, he
is forced to propose marriage to protect his identity and her
reputation, as well as his dangerous mission. Trapped not only by
her duty to her country but also by her limited options as an unwed
mother, Miss Elizabeth Cantrell and her infant son are whisked away
to Middlecrest Abbey by none other than the elder brother of her
son's absent father. There she is met by Torrington's beautiful
grown daughters, a vicious murder, and an urgent hunt for the
missing intelligence that could turn the war with France. Meanwhile
she must convince everyone that her marriage is a genuine love
match if her new husband has any hope of uncovering the enemy.
Determined to keep her son's true identity a secret, Elizabeth will
need to remain one step ahead of her fragile heart, her uncertain
future, and the relentless fiend bent on her new family's ruin.
Early Praise for Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey: "Murder is far
from no one's thoughts in this delicious new romantic mystery from
Abigail Wilson. With scandal dodging every turn of the page,
mystery hiding behind the visage of each character, and a romance
brewing with an English rake of the worse-and best-sorts, readers
will find nothing lacking! I was entranced, mesmerized, addlepated,
and not a little bit bewildered as I wandered the halls of
Middlecrest Abbey." -Jaime Jo Wright, author of the Christy
Award-winning novel, The House on Foster Hill "From the very first
page, I was enraptured! Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey has
intrigue, mystery, and suspense beautifully enhanced by the
vulnerability revealed through memorable characters making this
story impossible to put down. A must-read recommendation, this
story is exactly what makes me love reading!" -Natalie Walters,
author of the Harbored Secrets series "Suspicion shades the
affluent grounds of Middlecrest Abbey in this riveting novel by
Abigail Wilson. The artful balance of mystery and romance cleverly
blends with the Gothic tones of Regency England. With exquisite
prose and a layered plot, Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey is a
compelling story not to be missed." -Rachel Scott McDaniel,
award-winning author of Above the Fold Full-length Regency romance
mystery (c. 90,000 words) Perfect for fans of Sarah Ladd, Deanna
Raybourn, Julie Klassen, Tasha Alexander, and Lauren Willig Also by
Abigail Wilson: In the Shadow of Croft Towers Midnight on the River
Grey The Vanishing at Loxby Manor (available January 2021) Includes
discussion questions for book clubs
Hidden treasure and betrayal mingle with unexpected love within the
walls of Avonthorpe Hall. After studying art under Miss Drake, a
renowned painter, Phoebe Radcliff is certain she can finally move
beyond the childish mistake that's kept her away from home. She is
thrilled when Miss Drake employs her to complete a complicated
ballroom renovation. Everything changes, however, the moment Miss
Drake is murdered. With her last breath she imparts the location of
a clue to Phoebe. Can the biggest secret of Avonthorpe Hall be
true-the rumored treasure real? Phoebe is tasked to finish her work
in the ballroom by Miss Drake's infuriatingly regimented yet
all-too-handsome nephew, Lt. Graham Burke. Determined to fulfill
the promise she made to her beloved teacher to find the treasure,
Phoebe also works to uncover the truth about Miss Drake's death-and
she must do so before Lt. Burke leases the house. But dark shadows
line the gilded halls of Avonthorpe, and soon enough Phoebe
realizes she's not the only person who knows about the clues.
What's worse, she needs Lt. Burke's help to stay ahead of whoever
is hard on her heels. If only she weren't so attracted to him.
Caught up in a deadly race for answers, Phoebe must find a way to
breach the shroud of lies that surrounds every last resident in the
house and, more importantly, face a past she's been running away
from for far too long. Regency romance and mystery Stand-alone
novel Book length: approximately 95,000 words Includes discussion
questions for book clubs Also by Abigail Wilson: Twilight at
Moorington Cross, Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey, and The
Vanishing at Loxby Manor
Orphaned Sybil Delafield jumps at the opportunity for a position at the mysterious
Croft Towers. She believes she was hired to act as companion to a dying woman, but
a highway robbery and a hostile welcome from the Chalcroft family cause her to
wonder if she was actually hired to help someone spy for France.
An unsolved murder adds intrigue to this already secretive family, and Sybil
recognizes Mrs. Chalcroft's handsome grandson as one of the infamous highwaymen
who robbed her. Sybil must determine if this man's charming smile and earnest eyes
speak the truth or if he is simply using her like others in the house. Everyone seems
to have something to hide, and Sybil must decide who to trust while also coming to
terms with the truth about her own past.
After her elder brother's mysterious death, Rebecca Hunter vows to expose the man
she believes responsible-Mr. Lewis Browning-known by the locals as the Midnight Devil
and by Rebecca as her new guardian. He alone was on the bridge that fateful night
and openly admits striking her brother with his horse, but he claims he remembers
little else.
Summoned to his reclusive country estate to await her London season, Rebecca plans
her own secret investigation. Yet, Lewis Browning is not as she once imagined, and
his motivation is horribly unclear. Recurrent nightmares and Rebecca's restless
feelings are further complicated by the shadow of her mother's prior descent into
madness and whether she too will follow the same heartbreaking path.
Even as midnight rides, strange injuries, and further murders lead back to Lewis,
Rebecca can't ignore the subtle turn of her heart. Has she developed feelings for the
man she swore to see hanged? And moreover, can she trust him with her uncertain
future?
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