Sybil’s auspicious journey to The Towers, in which her coach is robbed by highwaymen, is only a foreshadowing of the twists to come.Ĭroft Towers has a personality all its own. From the mystery of Sybil Delafield’s past to the cast of characters who are not quite as they first appear, Croft Towers is shrouded in secrets. In the Shadow of Croft Towers is a mysterious and satisfying debut. (I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book) The author’s smooth and engaging writing style draws readers in completely and will have them eagerly waiting for the next book after this highly-skilled debut! The characters, the setting, the tension – all of it in just the right amounts to weave together a delicious story. The ideal place for such a story to unfold.īottom Line: In the Shadow of Croft Towers is everything I love about Regency intrigue. It’s a refuge and a danger, a retreat and a breeding ground for secrets. Croft Towers is a little bit spooky and a little bit comforting, all at once. The setting becomes its own character, and Wilson excels at setting the tone with atmospheric details and tension. He’s very good at distracting with his swooniness, though, so be forewarned lol. You’ll want to trust him immediately but, just like Sybil, you’re not sure you can. Sinclair is just the perfect Regency gentleman hero – the right blend of angst, wit, mystery, and swooniliciousness.
Why did he do it? Is someone in the family a spy for the French? Is Sybil unwittingly a participant in treason? This sets off some delightful tension between the two characters, and Sinclair and Sybil form a rather unlikely partnership that hits all the right romantic and suspenseful notes. Chalcroft’s godson Curtis Sinclair is one of the highwaymen who robbed her earlier that evening. Chalcroft’s family, she’s left reeling by the discovery that Mrs. Even as she’s processing the cast of characters in Mrs. But even before Sybil can arrive at Croft Towers, her coach is set upon by highwaymen and she arrives at the Towers quite bedraggled for the experience. Sybil is a compelling heroine, an orphan swept into a household filled with secrets, a lady’s companion caught in the awkward middle ground between family and servant. My first read of 2019 has gotten the year off to a very good start indeed! What a fabulous debut novel! Intrigue, secrets, romance, deception, murder, did I mention romance? My readerly heart sighed blissfully all the way through this delicious story.
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