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Portrait of Isabella
A love so powerful it crossed the boundaries of time.
Two souls. Two eras. One unfinished story.
1915: Bound by duty, betrayed by love. When Isabella Harcourt is forced into a marriage of convenience, she turns her back on the one man who truly holds her heart—a humble painter named Malcolm Townsend. But Cravenwood, the imposing mansion she inhabits, is no home. It's a prison of secrets, lies, and tragic choices. And when love dares to defy fate, the price is devastating.
1972: Haunted by dreams of falling, drawn to a house she's never entered, Melinda Penrose can't explain her obsession with Cravenwood. But when her crumbling marriage delivers her to its decaying doorstep, she discovers a portrait of a woman who looks exactly like her—and a past that feels dangerously familiar. As Melinda’s feelings for another man deepen and she uncovers the truth about Isabella's life and death, she is forced to confront a terrifying Their love story has been lived before, and it ended in tragedy. This time, she must find a way to change the ending.
Set against the eerie grandeur of a forgotten mansion and layered with buried secrets, forbidden passion, and a love that spans lifetimes, Portrait of Isabella is a sweeping gothic romance that will leave your heart aching—and your soul believing.
Fans of Rebecca, The Forgotten Garden, and The Time Traveler’s Wife will fall under its spell.
1915: Bound by duty, betrayed by love. When Isabella Harcourt is forced into a marriage of convenience, she turns her back on the one man who truly holds her heart—a humble painter named Malcolm Townsend. But Cravenwood, the imposing mansion she inhabits, is no home. It's a prison of secrets, lies, and tragic choices. And when love dares to defy fate, the price is devastating.
1972: Haunted by dreams of falling, drawn to a house she's never entered, Melinda Penrose can't explain her obsession with Cravenwood. But when her crumbling marriage delivers her to its decaying doorstep, she discovers a portrait of a woman who looks exactly like her—and a past that feels dangerously familiar. As Melinda’s feelings for another man deepen and she uncovers the truth about Isabella's life and death, she is forced to confront a terrifying Their love story has been lived before, and it ended in tragedy. This time, she must find a way to change the ending.
Set against the eerie grandeur of a forgotten mansion and layered with buried secrets, forbidden passion, and a love that spans lifetimes, Portrait of Isabella is a sweeping gothic romance that will leave your heart aching—and your soul believing.
Fans of Rebecca, The Forgotten Garden, and The Time Traveler’s Wife will fall under its spell.
448 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2025
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About the author
Renee Ross
12 books49 followersStep into a world of windswept cliffs, candlelit corridors, and secrets that echo through the ages. Renee Ross is the author of fourteen vintage-inspired gothic romances and mysteries, weaving tales where heroines face danger, desire, and dark family secrets in crumbling mansions and haunted estates.
A lifelong lover of classic gothic paperbacks, Renee revives the moody suspense and romantic intrigue that captivated generations. Her stories are perfect for readers who remember the thrill of vintage gothic novels—and for anyone discovering the genre’s spellbinding allure for the first time.
When she’s not writing, Renee curates daily gothic book features on Instagram, connecting with fellow lovers of all things mysterious and moody. Each week, she offers one of her books free on Amazon, inviting new readers to lose themselves in a world where every shadow holds a secret.
Connect with Renee on Instagram @reneerossbooks and Facebook for vintage book nostalgia, gothic vibes, and exclusive giveaways.
A lifelong lover of classic gothic paperbacks, Renee revives the moody suspense and romantic intrigue that captivated generations. Her stories are perfect for readers who remember the thrill of vintage gothic novels—and for anyone discovering the genre’s spellbinding allure for the first time.
When she’s not writing, Renee curates daily gothic book features on Instagram, connecting with fellow lovers of all things mysterious and moody. Each week, she offers one of her books free on Amazon, inviting new readers to lose themselves in a world where every shadow holds a secret.
Connect with Renee on Instagram @reneerossbooks and Facebook for vintage book nostalgia, gothic vibes, and exclusive giveaways.
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