My Review
Do you love curling up with a book on a stormy night? If so, "Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey" by Abigail Wilson is the perfect book for you! Ms. Wilson’s book can be described as a Gothic Romance where everything is not as it seems.
Ms. Wilson excels in describing her settings and giving them the perfect Gothic touch. Her descriptions are so beautiful, that sometimes I just stopped reading to soak it in. My favorite part of the book is how atmospheric it is. It reminds me a bit of Daphne du Maurier and her novel “Rebecca” (especially a certain character and scene). It’s a perfect mix of Bronte and Austen.
The story itself is wonderful. I love the mystery and not knowing who you can trust. Our heroine, Elizabeth, is smart, independent and brave (move over Sherlock!). She is no simpering miss, even though she’s possibly living under the same roof as a murderer. Besides sleuthing, Elizabeth also learns about forgiveness and the power of the truth.
I love "Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey" and would recommend it to fans of the Regency period, historical fiction, clean romances and Gothic Literature. We need more books like this!
Content: I give this book a PG rating. Some examples of the content are: talk of mistresses and ravishing someone; a child is born out of wedlock; a woman is called wanton and a trollop; men are drunk and utter curses, which are not written.
Rating: I give this book 5 stars.
I want to thank Abigail Wilson, Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for the complimentary copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I express in this review are my own. This is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR 16, Part 255.
About the Author
Abigail Wilson combines her passion for Regency England with intrigue and adventure to pen historical mysteries with a heart. A Registered Nurse, chai tea addict, and mother of two crazy kids, Abigail fills her spare time hiking the National Parks, attending her daughter’s gymnastic meets, and curling up with a great book. In 2017, Abigail won WisRWA’s Fab Five contest and ACFW’s First Impressions contest as well as placing as a finalist in the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and currently lives in Dripping Springs, Texas, with her husband and children. Connect with Abigail at www.acwilsonbooks.comTo purchase the book click here
Oh, this looks absolutely wonderful. I love how you describe curling up on a stormy night and soaking in this wonderfully descriptive and atmospheric novel. Well done.....move over Sherlock indeed!😍
ReplyDeleteIt is truly wonderful! Ms. Wilson is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. It's so fun when I love a book so much and I can basically just gush about it in my review.
DeleteWell I usually try to get my books for Kindle via the library or for less than $2.99 unless they're exceptional. You had me at, "It reminds me a bit of Daphne du Maurier and her novel “Rebecca” (especially a certain character and scene). It’s a perfect mix of Bronte and Austen." The rest of your review made it all the more intriguing. So I already checked the purchase price and am "splurging" to purchase it now. Thank you for such a descriptive and enticing review!
ReplyDeleteAwww, that's so exciting that you purchased it! I'm pretty sure you won't regret it. Yes, you'll know exactly what I mean about the nod to "Rebecca" when you read it. Thanks so much for your kind words!
DeleteActually, so no one is misled, I pre-ordered it but it sounds like it's worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is definitely worth the wait! I can't wait to hear what you think of it!
DeleteI just finished reading "Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey"! It is everything you described in your review. I couldn't put it down and was kept guessing until the end. The writing, character development, and themes were exceptional. The plot was tightly woven and Ms. Wilson did a wonderful job of creating a pervasive atmosphere that was engrossing. I will definitely be reading more from this author. Once again, thank you - if it wasn't for your blog and review I would have missed out on this great read!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so glad you picked it up and loved it! Yes, it's definitely a hard to put down kind of book. I still have to read "Midnight on the River Grey" by her; maybe we could do a buddy read. Aww thanks so much for the encouragement!
DeleteI'd love to do a buddy read on that.
ReplyDeleteYay! I sent you an email about it. I'm so excited!
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