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As a Victorian clergyman's daughter, Edith Worms has seen everything - until a mythical salamander tumbles out of the fireplace into her lap. When a letter arrives from estranged relatives, Edith is swept away to a crumbling gothic Abbey in the wilds of Yorkshire. Wormwood Abbey isn't just full of curious beasts and ancient family secrets: there's also a tall, dark, and entirely too handsome neighbour who is strangely reluctant for her to leave.An unexpected bond with her prickly cousin Gwendolyn gives Edith a reason to stay in this strange world - especially when it turns out that Edith herself may have a role in guarding her family's legacy. But not all of the mysteries of Ormdale are small enough to fit in her lap...and some of them have teeth. WORMWOOD ABBEY, Book 1 of The Secrets of Ormdale, is a cosy gothic novel of mystery, dragons, and the perils of friendship, perfect for fans of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries and Maria Grace. Start exploring the hidden valley of Ormdale today in WORMWOOD ABBEY, the first in a new 5 book series! What readers are saying: "A cosy cup of tea on a stormy night.. Edith is the most delightful dumpling of a heroine-hearty, wholesome, and strengthening." - W.R. Gingell, author of the CITY BETWEEN series"Dragons, intrigue, family secrets... it's definitely a gothic novel, but a friendly and warm-hearted one" - Melissa McShane, author of THE EXTRAORDINARIES series"I devoured it more or less in a single sitting" - Jacquelyn Benson, author of THE LONDON CHARISMATICS"An absolute delight. I just finished reading the latest draft, and it made me so happy - this book is a warm, cosy, gentle delight full of tea, dragons, and chuckles." - Suzannah Rowntree, author of MISS SHARP'S MONSTERS and MISS DARK'S APPARITIONS"A delicious dark chocolate confection of slow build, gothic fantasy. There are hints of romance. Hints of danger. A mysterious, crumbling manor house. A family secret that needs to be unraveled. Oh, and DRAGONS." - Tara Grayce, author of the ELVEN ALLIANCE series.… (más)
This is such a wonderful book! I have to admit that I had a hard time envisioning what a cozy gothic would look like, but those things blend together remarkably well. There is the wonderful slightly creepy feel of a good gothic without proceeding into the realm of horror. Our heroine knows that something is wrong at the family estate, but it takes a while for her to get answers as to what that might be. The gothic creepiness is balanced with the cozy sense of well-being. The characters are all well developed and the relationships among them feel genuine. Plus, who doesn’t love the addition of mythical creatures? This is the first book in a series and the author did a great job of tying up book one while leaving enough loose threads to pique curiosity about the rest of the series. If you like mystery, fantasy, gothic, and stories with strong family relationships you should definitely give this book a try. I can’t wait for book two!
I received an ARC, but my opinions are my own. ( )
As a Victorian clergyman's daughter, Edith Worms has seen everything - until a mythical salamander tumbles out of the fireplace into her lap. When a letter arrives from estranged relatives, Edith is swept away to a crumbling gothic Abbey in the wilds of Yorkshire. Wormwood Abbey isn't just full of curious beasts and ancient family secrets: there's also a tall, dark, and entirely too handsome neighbour who is strangely reluctant for her to leave.An unexpected bond with her prickly cousin Gwendolyn gives Edith a reason to stay in this strange world - especially when it turns out that Edith herself may have a role in guarding her family's legacy. But not all of the mysteries of Ormdale are small enough to fit in her lap...and some of them have teeth. WORMWOOD ABBEY, Book 1 of The Secrets of Ormdale, is a cosy gothic novel of mystery, dragons, and the perils of friendship, perfect for fans of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries and Maria Grace. Start exploring the hidden valley of Ormdale today in WORMWOOD ABBEY, the first in a new 5 book series! What readers are saying: "A cosy cup of tea on a stormy night.. Edith is the most delightful dumpling of a heroine-hearty, wholesome, and strengthening." - W.R. Gingell, author of the CITY BETWEEN series"Dragons, intrigue, family secrets... it's definitely a gothic novel, but a friendly and warm-hearted one" - Melissa McShane, author of THE EXTRAORDINARIES series"I devoured it more or less in a single sitting" - Jacquelyn Benson, author of THE LONDON CHARISMATICS"An absolute delight. I just finished reading the latest draft, and it made me so happy - this book is a warm, cosy, gentle delight full of tea, dragons, and chuckles." - Suzannah Rowntree, author of MISS SHARP'S MONSTERS and MISS DARK'S APPARITIONS"A delicious dark chocolate confection of slow build, gothic fantasy. There are hints of romance. Hints of danger. A mysterious, crumbling manor house. A family secret that needs to be unraveled. Oh, and DRAGONS." - Tara Grayce, author of the ELVEN ALLIANCE series.
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