Tag Archives: gothic fiction

“Abigale Hall” by Lauren A. Forry – Book Review

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Fictionophile

Blurb: Amid the terror the Blitz in the Second World War, seventeen-year-old Eliza and her troubled little sister Rebecca have had their share of tragedy, losing their mother to German bombs and their father to suicide. But when they are forced … Continue reading →

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“The fear at Rockbridge Hall” by Tim Heath

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Fictionophile

At a tender age I read Charlotte Brontë’s classic “Jane Eyre“.  Ever since, I’ve been a sucker for novels that feature English governesses – which is why I chose to read this novella. The story is set at the magnificent … Continue reading →

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“Greythorne” by L.M. Merrington

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Fictionophile

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 … Continue reading →

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“Secrets of the Lighthouse” by Santa Montefiore – Book Review

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Fictionophile

Ellen Trawton is  overcome with a feeling of being trapped.  Trapped by her well-to-do family’s expectations, and trapped by her impending marriage to a man she doesn’t love.  So, in an impetuous moment of defiance, she runs away.   She quits … Continue reading →

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