I have always loved a good gothic story and I thoroughly enjoyed these two novellas. Will the secrets of the Abby be discovered and will Rosamund find a wealthy husband as a way to keep her and her mother from despair? Will it be the widowed Duke who is in so much pain from the loss of his wife but is wealthy and titled, or the Duke’s nephew perhaps who enjoys his scientific discoveries but has a modest income. Tragedy, darkness and death consume the Abby and young female servants disappear without notice. Will Rosamund find out the secrets of the Abby before it’s to late? A must read if you enjoy a good gothic tragedy. Ethan and Cornelia’s story was the second novella. Both grew up in a dysfunctional family. Cornelia’s mother runs off with an artist around the time of her come out in society and creates a scandal. Her father marries her off to a man who’s only interested in her dowry then her husband dies a scandalous death which dooms her to never wanting to marry again. Ethan had a tyrant for a father and cursed him the day he was old enough to leave never looking back and promising himself to never father sons. He wanted his fathers line to end with himself. Then he met Cornelia (Nellie) whom he’d met one summer when they were children and his life changed. A beautiful story of two lonely hearts who helped each other heal and found a HEA. My favorite kind of story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

An absolutely amazing adventure that’s a must read. Wonderful characters with much entertainment. I received a arc copy from booksprout and volunteer to review this book. ❤️📚👍