Greythorne

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How did Lucy Greythorne die From the moment Nell Featherstone arrives at Greythorne Manor as a governess to eight year old Sophie, she finds herself haunted by the fate of the mistress of the house, and entranced by the child s father, the enigmatic Professor Nathaniel Greythorne.When a violent storm reveals Lucy s body is not in her grave, Nell becomes suspicious about the Professor s research But what she discovers in his laboratory will turn all her ideas about life and death, morality and creation on their head.Enthralled by a man walking a fine line between passion and madness, Nell must make an impossible choice between life, death, and life after death, where any mistake could be her last.Perfect for fans of Daphne DuMaurier, Susan Hill and Kate Mosse. Best Download [ Greythorne ] by [ L.M. Merrington ] For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr I perused my TBR for something that would fill be seasonal wish for a title gothic or spooky in tone Greythorne was the result of my search I requested it from NetGalley quite a while ago, for just such an occasion.It reminded me greatly of one of my favorite novels, Jane Eyre , in that it was set in roughly the same time period and featured a governess sent to a gothic mansion to tutor a little girl Only this time the house was situated on an island which was isolated, windswept, and wild I perused my TBR for something that would fill be seasonal wish for a title gothic or spooky in tone Greythorne was the result of my search I requested it from NetGalley quite a while ago, for just such an occasion.It reminded me greatly of one of my favorite novels, Jane Eyre , in that it was set in roughly the same time period and featured a governess sent to a gothic mansion to tutor a little girl Only this time the house was situated on an island which was isolated, windswept, and wild The huge building s only staff was a lone man called Jonas He did ...Ever since Charlotte Bront penned Jane Eyre, novels have featured inexperienced governesses in creepy isolated mansions encountering unspeakable things that go bump in the night Greythorne, a debut book by Australian L.M Merrington, continues that proud tradition.Orphaned Nell Featherstone, fresh from the Brookvale Girls Home, assumes her first posting as a governess at Greythorne Manor, a crumbling stone mansion complete with tower, a taciturn and mysterious underling, and an unsavory repu Ever since Charlotte Bront penned Jane Eyre, novels have featured inexperienced governesses in creepy isolated mansions encountering unspeakable things that go bump in the night Greythorne, a debut book by Australian L.M Merrington, continues that proud tradition.Orphaned Nell Featherstone, fresh from the Brookvale Girls Home, assumes her first posting as a governess at Greythorne Manor, a crumbling stone mansion complete with tower, a taciturn and mysterious underling, and an unsavory reputation on a tiny island off the English country coast Her employer, the charming and handsome Professor Nathaniel Greythorne, wishes for a steadying influence on his wild but clever 8 year old daughter Sophie, wh...4.5 stars Simply putI liked this I first saw the cover and decided I wanted to read it.For me, this was a classic gothic tale, very atmospheric with smooth prose I didn t realize that it was a first book for the author until I finished it and was reading the credits, kudos to Ms Merrington.Although it is a short story, and I did figure out most of it, I was still hit with a couple of surprises I think most would be I will certainly be looking forby this author in the future Tha 4.5 stars Simply putI liked this I first saw the cover and decided I wanted to read it.For me, this was a classic gothic tale, very atmospheric with smooth prose I didn t realize that it was a first book for the author until I finished it and was reading the credits, kudos to Ms Merrington.Although it is a short story, and I did figure out most of it, I was still hit with a...Ein gelungenes Deb t und sehr empfehlenswert f r Leser von klassischen Schauergeschichten Rezi folgtI really enjoyed this atmospheric novella Gothic tale about a governess employed by a Professor to teach his young daughter This is a completely new author to me and I love finding Australian Indie authors to read.The setting was haunting with the huge Manor located on a rocky isle that can only be reached by boat, and Nell, having been employed for her first job, is unsure of what to make of the local villager s gossip.While part of the ending was easy to see the final shocks were not, with th I really enjoyed this atmospheri...I really enjoyed this The writing style made it a pleasure to read.I found myself a few times thinking I knew what was happening next,I mean we ve all read stories about orphans who go to become a governess for a enigmatic widow, and tame his unruly child.Add to that the setting, the place nobody ever goes, which cannot be accessed easily all very atmospheric.When the twists and turns came, they kept me reading right up to the last page, as quick as I co...Jane Eyre meets Frankenstein, perfect read for the upcoming Halloween time.A very diverting gothic mystery that kept me turning the pages I enjoyed the atmospheric setting and the surprise twist I wish it would have been a little longer though.Book Review originally published here the overused plot of a governess stuck in a haunted house, I did enjoy this book I love gothic ficton, and Greythorne is an excellent addition to the genre I saw most of the twists coming, but that didn t take away from the plot, or how much I enjoyed the book.A gothic novel that feels a little derivative and constructed.

Greythorne
  • English
  • 11 July 2017
  • ebook
  • 140 pages
  • 1760301418
  • L.M. Merrington
  • Greythorne