Shadows of Swanford Abbey

In pursuit of an author who could help get her brother published, Rebecca Lane stays at Swanford Abbey, a grand hotel rumored to be haunted. It is there she encounters Sir Frederick--the man who broke her heart. When a mysterious death occurs, Rebecca is one of the suspects, and Frederick is torn between his feelings for her and his search for the truth.

My Review: 7.5/10

A Regency murder mystery / who-dun-it with a dash of romance: interesting (and suspicious) characters, multiple layers and tangled threads, and gothic vibes. I figured out some things ahead of time (several only RIGHT beforehand), and some were a surprise to me. It was a very engaging read. Without giving anything away, I will say I didn't like the wrap up of one subplot at the end - very abrupt and melodramatic. It just felt out of place in the story.

One small blip in an otherwise enjoyable read - would recommend. I hope the author writes similar stories in the future.