Rommany

by Florence Hurd

ROMMANY FLORENCE HURD ROMANTIC SAGA

Genres: Gothic, Gothic Romance, Mystery, Fiction, Historical

395 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1976

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took some doing to get this book. when I saw it on Amazon, I was instantly intrigued. First I tried the library. No go. Then I tried Inter Library Loan. No Luck. So I broke down and bought a used one for one cent, yes, one cent. With postage and handling it came to $4.00 but worth every penny.
This is the story of three generations of women and the men they love, all entwined around a Gothic mansion in England. Murder, intrigue, witchcraft, it has it all and I loved it from beginning to end.
If you like Victoria Holt. Mary Stewart, etc. you will like this. Highly recommended.

[Lori Cheney · Rating 4 out of 5]

A reread of this book from my teen years. Not as great as I remember, but one of my early reads that turned me on to the dark novels of Rebecca and Jane Eyre.

[Priyank Jain · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5

Reccd by a friend, the Rommany is an amazing novel by Florence Hurd. With not one or two but THREE Gothic Heroines, dealing with trans-generational search of a Macguffin that no one is sure actually exists. But that won't stop people from coming to Rommany, prowling where the ghosts linger, murderers sneak and thieves snoop around.

With a totally worth reading, a good ending and great premise, Rommany is an underrated gem. Will explore author's other works (of which there are plenty).

(Detailed review soon)

[Wendy Bocock · Rating 4 out of 5]

First read this is middle school and loved it. Re-read it a few times as an adult, and thoroughly enjoyed it again.

[Stacy-Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rommany by Florence Hurd is an intriguing Gothic romance and mystery first published in 1976. The story centres on three generations of women whose lives and relationships are connected to a mysterious Gothic mansion in England. Filled with secrets, romance, murder, witchcraft and suspense, the novel creates an atmosphere of mystery that keeps readers curious about what will happen next. One of its most appealing features is the way the stories of the three heroines gradually come together, revealing the connections between the past and the present. Hurd combines elements of historical fiction and Gothic romance to create a compelling tale of love, family secrets and hidden truths. Although the numerous mysteries and secrets may occasionally make the plot feel slow, the atmospheric setting and intriguing characters make the book an enjoyable read for fans of classic Gothic fiction. Overall, Rommany is an entertaining and atmospheric novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy haunted houses, family mysteries and romantic suspense.

[Elizabeth Wisneski · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cover and description really do make you want to jump in the story, but it's honestly very different - less about cool evil women doing things and more about "real" written nineteenth century heroines in various circumstances and what they do about it. Very enjoyable

[Abby Pechin · Rating 4 out of 5]

all the gothic flair one was expecting, but a bit droll in the amount of secrecy involved throughout the novel. what did i just read?

[Amanda Castagnoli · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Renee Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best gothic book I have ever read. I loved it so much, I read it 3 or 4 times since 1994 and still own a copy. It's written in 3 parts from the perspective of three different women in the same family and comes together masterfully. Florence Hurd has always ranked very high in my list of favorite gothic romance authors.