Book Description
Some Houses Hold Secrets That Are Meant To Be Kept...Forever
Parting the Veil, a suspenseful gothic romance about a scandalous Gilded Age heiress who meets a charming British lord with a tragic past, only to discover dark family secrets hidden within his haunted manor, is coming to you from Lake Union Publishing this fall.
When Eliza Sullivan inherits an estate from a recently deceased aunt, she leaves behind a grievous and guilt-ridden past in New Orleans for rural England and a fresh start. Eliza arrives at her new home and finds herself falling for the mysterious lord of Havenwood, Malcolm Winfield. Despite the sinister rumors that surround him, Eliza is drawn to his melancholy charm and his crumbling, once-beautiful mansion. With enough love, she thinks, both man and manor could be repaired.
Not long into their marriage, Eliza fears that she should have listened to the locals. There’s something terribly wrong at Havenwood Manor: Forbidden rooms. Ghostly whispers in the shadows. Strangely guarded servants. And Malcolm’s threatening moods, as changeable as night and day.
As Eliza delves deeper into Malcolm’s troubling history, the dark secrets she unearths gain a frightening power. Has she married a man or a monster? For Eliza, uncovering the truth will either save her or destroy her.
My Summary
There is an old adage that says never just a book by it's cover. But when it comes to Parting the Veil the story is beautiful, just like the cover. There are several characters that are absolutely adorable. What makes this story even more enjoyable is that the house is as memorable as the characters. This story is around the two main characters, Eliza and Malcolm. Malcom's behavior is extremely confusing and frustrating, and I find myself feeling really heartbroken for Eliza.
Notable Quotes
"One truly begins living once they no longer hold the opinions of others in high regard.”
"If deception were to truly be undone in their marriage, she would no longer play the hypocrite."
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