Can we all agree that the colors of the cover of Midnight on the River Grey are beautiful?
As much as I wanted to like this book, I could not get into it. The characters seemed a little flat. Rebecca was serious about her investigation but how she went about it was a bit different than how I would have done it. I think that is why I couldn't connect with her. Rebecca does a lot of illogical things and she just didn't make sense.
Lewis was a bit confusing. Everyone describes him as 'mysterious' and thinks that he was involved in the death of Jacob. It was hard for me to see where the villages were coming from because he seemed very polite throughout the whole novel.
The romance was probably the main thing that made me a bit uncomfortable. You see, Rebecca and Lewis were distant relatives who called each other 'cousin' at the beginning of the novel. Their families are still close enough that Lewis was the heir when Jacob died. That probably would have been fairly normal considering the time period, but it was hard for me to wrap my mind around.
As far as the plot - it was interesting but something was missing.
Please take note that these thoughts are all my opinions and you may end up loving this book.

Rating: 3 Stars
Content: 4 Stars

*I received a complementary copy of this novel from the publisher. A positive review was not required and all thoughts are my own. ( )

Rebecca Hunter and her brother Jacob became wards of Mr. Lewis Browning upon their father’s death. For me, the time between the death of their father and the start of this book is ambiguous and I’m left with questions. For instance – was Browning just an unconcerned, uninvolved guardian? I wonder because Rebecca was living with an aunt in their old townhome, which seems a good choice, but – it seems her brother was running wild. While I wondered about that first period, things went well once the actual story starts.

Jacob got himself ‘into a spot of bother’ and left London to live at their guardian’s estate, Greybourne Hall. When, after several months, Jacob dies, rumors of murder abound among the villagers. Who do they blame? Lewis Browning was on the bridge that night, and his memory of the events is foggy. As the closest male relative, Lewis inherits all the entailed properties and quickly summons Rebecca from London to Greybourne Hall saying he’s selling their townhouse. Unhappily, Rebecca and her aunt arrive at the Hall – with Rebecca determined to discover Lewis’s guilt and see him brought to justice.

Strange things are happening at Greybourne Hall. There are strange, mysterious people who seem to wander into the Hall – and then, there is the strange, lone, masked rider that can be seen in the late, misty, hours of the night. You’ll wonder who is good and who is not. You’ll wonder what is going on with all of the strange and mysterious people and night rides. If you read a lot of mysteries, you’ll soon realize the answer to one of your questions. That isn’t a problem because then you’ll be reading to find out if you are right – and to find the rest of the answers.

I enjoyed the read, but I have to tell you, I found Rebecca almost TSTL. She did the riskiest things – things that would not only cause harm to herself but would/could put others at risk as well. Her reasons for doing the things she does are some of the most convoluted I’ve seen. To this reader, being strong and independent also includes being savvy and making intelligent, well-thought-out decisions. Rebecca fell far short in that department. She didn’t seem to have any impulse control at all.

I listened to the audio version and generally enjoyed the narrator. Her voice is mellow and well-modulated, and her delivery of most of the female voices is good. Her male voices leave something to be desired. The way she makes male voices is to make them more guttural and to slow them so they seem to be the English version of a Southern drawl.

I enjoyed the read and can recommend it. If you choose to read it, I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did. ( )

What I think you should know:
Midnight on the River Grey is the second novel by author, Abigail Wilson. It is romantic mystery set in the Regency Era . Against her wishes Rebecca Hunter is brought to her guardian’s home, however that is the last place she wants to be as her guardian Mr. Lewis Browning played a part in her brother’s death. Rebecca is convinced that she will be able to find out the truth. I do not know that I would call this a Christian novel as it was not strong on a faith message.

What I enjoyed most about this book:
Rebecca is character i enjoyed, she has such spunk, but she always has her fears that makes her character very interesting for me. I also loved Aunt Jo, she was more fun than most chaperones that I have read about. The book had a little bit over everything it needed to make it an enjoyable read, mystery, romance, suspense. I will definitely read more of Wilson’s books.

Who will love this book: ( just to name a few)
Fans of Regency Era Novels
Fans of Mystery
Fans of Clean Romance

I received a complimentary copy for this book from Celebrate Lit, this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own. ( )

With a story just as suspense and eerie as In the Shadow of Croft Towers, Abigail Wilson kept me from beginning to end. Midnight on the River Grey captures the gothic feel of mystery well, and I completely enjoyed it.

In the wake of her brother’s mysterious death, Rebecca Hunter finds herself under the guardianship of Lewis Browning, the man she suspects is responsible for her loss. With first-person narration, the subsequent tale unfolds with great intrigue, suspicion, danger, and unexpected romance.

Twisting and turning until the end, Wilson builds the story masterfully, and I definitely recommend it. Regency readers should definitely pick up Midnight on the River Grey.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own. ( )

Midnight on the River Grey by Abigail Wilson is a regency novel set in an early English countryside estate. Rebecca Hunter wants to find out how her brother was murdered but the only problem is, her new guardian is the suspect. I loved the adventurous nature of Rebecca. How even though she was frightened she didn’t let her fear stop her from seeking answers to her questions. She wasn’t afraid to admit when she was wrong. I really enjoyed the story-line. It kept my interest all the way to the surprising end. I love plot twists!

I received this book from Celebrate-Lit in exchange for my honest review. ( )