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MYSTERIES OF PENDOWAR HALL by Syrie James
𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄: MYSTERIES OF PENDOWAR HALL
𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑: Syrie James
𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒: The Audacious Sisterhood of Smoke & Fire
𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐑: Dragonblade Publishing
𝐏𝐔𝐁 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: February 22, 2025
𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐄: Historical Mystery/ Proper Romance
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She vowed to solve a murder.
Now she’s in danger of losing her heart … and her very life.
Diana Taylor, a bright and spirited governess who has sworn off love, is sent to Pendowar Hall in Cornwall to honor a pledge. She vows to teach her godmother’s niece and to find out who was behind the suspicious death of the former baronet. But her new charge is also a mystery, as is the man who inherited the ancient coastal estate—the charismatic but brooding Royal Navy Captain William Fallbrook, who is home on leave to recover from an injury.
As Diana investigates, her feelings for the enigmatic Captain Fallbrook blossom, and her guard goes up. Pendowar Hall is brimming with secrets as well as a frightening legend about a Mermaid’s Curse. What is behind the mysterious footsteps in the night? Is there more to the story of the tragic deaths of the former baronet’s wife and son? What secrets is Captain Fallbrook hiding? Can she trust the man who has stolen her heart?
He looks to be entranced by Diana, even though her determination to dig up the past seems to get on his last nerve. Soon, Diana’s bold quest to unmask his uncle’s killer leads her into terrifying danger, for someone is determined to end her life before she can discover the truth.
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This book was received from the Author, and Publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
This is a non spoiler review, because you as reader need to read this book. Also, I feel sometimes I have in the past gave away to much of the plot line. This has diminished the pleasure for would be readers..
The Mysteries of Pendowar Hall by Syrie James is a stunning gothic tale.
Readers follow a bold and curious, female MC, Diana Taylor. Who finds herself tasked by her ailing stepmother to uncover facts about the suspicious death of the late Sir Thomas, her stepmother’s brother. She travels to Pendowar Hall, to take up a position as a as governess to her stepmothers niece, the late of Sir Thomas’s daughter. The late Sir Thomas’s daughter Emma, has been a challenging pupil to her past governess. Her inability to grasp the concept of traditional reading comprehension has proven a key factor for having so many governess resigned from their positions. The master of Pendowar Hall in Cornwall has a new master, Captain Fallbrook. Diana finds herself drawn to her broody new employer. She will need to keep her wits about her as strange occurrences, along with a mythical legend add to the mystery.
Syrie James has exceeded all my expectations, in this fabulous historical mystery. Through her seamless narration her characters come to life. The mystery and the historical setting was betrayed perfectly. Rich atmospheric details, along with some of the best narrative framework, make this a stand out book.
I highly recommend this book for those looking for a true gothic mystery and a delightful sweet romance !
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SYRIE JAMES
SYRIE JAMES is the author of fourteen critically acclaimed novels of historical fiction, mystery and suspense, and romance that have been international and USA Today bestsellers and won numerous awards. Her books have been published in more than twenty languages. Syrie is also a screenwriter and playwright and is committed to taking her characters on challenging journeys of growth and discovery.
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