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The White Series #4
White Mist
A remote island castle haunted by tragedy and superstition becomes the last refuge for a young governess with dark secrets of her own....
She appeared one day out of nowhere. Beautiful, refined and elusive, she seems totally enthralled with the isolated isle of Trelay. But her employer, Gabriel MacFeagh, Viscount Dunevin, can't help wondering who Nell Harte really is -- and why she is willing to work as his daughter's governess. After all, it is most obvious that she has heard the rumors about the day his wife disappeared -- the day his young daughter descended into a terrible silence that she has not yet broken. But Nell must never discover the real reason why he is estranged from his mute, lonely child -- even if he has to deny the most precious love he has ever known....
She appeared one day out of nowhere. Beautiful, refined and elusive, she seems totally enthralled with the isolated isle of Trelay. But her employer, Gabriel MacFeagh, Viscount Dunevin, can't help wondering who Nell Harte really is -- and why she is willing to work as his daughter's governess. After all, it is most obvious that she has heard the rumors about the day his wife disappeared -- the day his young daughter descended into a terrible silence that she has not yet broken. But Nell must never discover the real reason why he is estranged from his mute, lonely child -- even if he has to deny the most precious love he has ever known....
336 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 2000
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Jaclyn Reding
20 books59 followersJaclyn Reding is the award-winning author of numerous historical and contemporary novels, including an Amazon.com #1 bestseller and a RITA award nominee. Since first publishing in 1993, Jaclyn has seen her stories translated into nearly a dozen languages around the world.
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July 25, 2017
Entretenido pero nada más
Me animé porque vi altas opiniones, pero supongo que es de esas novelas que no ha superado el paso del tiempo.
Una trama muy usual con algunas situaciones que me han chocado para la época en la que transcurre (no es que no me guste, es el hecho de que se de por normal lo que no me convence)
Es parte de una serie, y quizás por eso los protagonistas (supongo que salen en anteriores entregas) me han parecido muy poco sorprendentes. Personajes muy tópicos, con una trama demasiado trillada.
Está bien escrito y se lee rápido. Pero nada más
Me animé porque vi altas opiniones, pero supongo que es de esas novelas que no ha superado el paso del tiempo.
Una trama muy usual con algunas situaciones que me han chocado para la época en la que transcurre (no es que no me guste, es el hecho de que se de por normal lo que no me convence)
Es parte de una serie, y quizás por eso los protagonistas (supongo que salen en anteriores entregas) me han parecido muy poco sorprendentes. Personajes muy tópicos, con una trama demasiado trillada.
Está bien escrito y se lee rápido. Pero nada más
November 22, 2016
Cuando leo a esta autora ya sé que me voy a encontrar con más historia documental de la que suele haber en la romántica de hoy día, con poca acción y una lenta evolución de la historia de amor. No me importa, hay momentos en los que me apetece que la lectura no me absorba demasiado, sino que me acompañe. Pero Bruma blanca me ha aburrido un poco.
Un comienzo prometedor: protagonista masculino introvertido y marcado por una desgracia, hija que ha perdido el habla, protagonista femenina que esconde un secreto y se ofrece como institutriz de la niña... Nada nuevo, pero funciona. Y en una isla remota de Escocia. Ingredientes perfectos para una buena historia. Y lo es, no me atrevo a negarlo, pero a mí me ha saturado el exceso de descripciones detalladas, de escenas que solo son ambientales y que no aportan nada salvo esa información histórica que la autora suele ofrecernos y que influye en la trama o en la evolución de la pareja. En esta novela creo que se ha recreado demasiado, porque además, es una historia muy local que no ha despertado mi interés y porque su influencia en la historia de amor es escasa. Muchos secundarios que tampoco juegan un papel importante en la trama y poco diálogo son otros factores que han influido en que esta novela no me haya convencido.
Recomendable solo a las que os guste la Escocia profunda sin highlanders fornidos.
Un comienzo prometedor: protagonista masculino introvertido y marcado por una desgracia, hija que ha perdido el habla, protagonista femenina que esconde un secreto y se ofrece como institutriz de la niña... Nada nuevo, pero funciona. Y en una isla remota de Escocia. Ingredientes perfectos para una buena historia. Y lo es, no me atrevo a negarlo, pero a mí me ha saturado el exceso de descripciones detalladas, de escenas que solo son ambientales y que no aportan nada salvo esa información histórica que la autora suele ofrecernos y que influye en la trama o en la evolución de la pareja. En esta novela creo que se ha recreado demasiado, porque además, es una historia muy local que no ha despertado mi interés y porque su influencia en la historia de amor es escasa. Muchos secundarios que tampoco juegan un papel importante en la trama y poco diálogo son otros factores que han influido en que esta novela no me haya convencido.
Recomendable solo a las que os guste la Escocia profunda sin highlanders fornidos.
March 12, 2024
Really enjoyed the first 25% but then it just got sloooow. May look into others by this author.
October 17, 2018
2,5 Estrellas
La serie cierra considerablemente mejor de lo que empieza pero tampoco es para tirar cohetes. Está bien para echar el ratillo.
La serie cierra considerablemente mejor de lo que empieza pero tampoco es para tirar cohetes. Está bien para echar el ratillo.
March 3, 2024
This is a re-release from the Ladies Least Likely series, first published in 2000. Somehow I managed to jump from the first book in this series straight to the fourth, and now I simply must read the in-between! All of these tales are shrouded in myth, mystery and a little magic with a hint of danger, a lot of local flavor & folklore, and a hauntingly beautiful romance.
This is the story of Eleonor & Gabriel.
She’s a duke’s heiress looking for time and space to clear her mind after discovering a devastating family secret. He’s a widower and father to a young girl who lost her voice the day her mother died. He’s also the laird of an isolated Scottish isle and his family has been haunted by an age old curse, or so he believes. The locals do as well, naming him the devil himself and warning Nell away when she decides to become his daughter’s governess.
He keeps everyone at arm’s length, his heart locked, convinced the curse will claim whomever he loves. She’s determined to find his girl’s voice, solve the mystery and prove those rumormongers wrong. Add a breathtaking island, an old castle, a mother hen housekeeper, an unexpected villain and a handful of colorful islanders, and you get an intriguing and compelling grumpy-sunshine slow burn romance with a lot of sizzle and some very nice steam.
It's a simple story with a great eye for detail, beautifully written, complex characters and a clever plot that only reveals itself in the very end. I loved it start to finish!
This is the story of Eleonor & Gabriel.
She’s a duke’s heiress looking for time and space to clear her mind after discovering a devastating family secret. He’s a widower and father to a young girl who lost her voice the day her mother died. He’s also the laird of an isolated Scottish isle and his family has been haunted by an age old curse, or so he believes. The locals do as well, naming him the devil himself and warning Nell away when she decides to become his daughter’s governess.
He keeps everyone at arm’s length, his heart locked, convinced the curse will claim whomever he loves. She’s determined to find his girl’s voice, solve the mystery and prove those rumormongers wrong. Add a breathtaking island, an old castle, a mother hen housekeeper, an unexpected villain and a handful of colorful islanders, and you get an intriguing and compelling grumpy-sunshine slow burn romance with a lot of sizzle and some very nice steam.
It's a simple story with a great eye for detail, beautifully written, complex characters and a clever plot that only reveals itself in the very end. I loved it start to finish!
July 14, 2017
3'75/5. Una preciosa historia ambientada en escocia con muchísimas leyendas de tierras altas contadas por los protagonistas y la gente de la isla.
Me ha encantado el personaje de Julianna, la hija de Gabriel, el protagonista, una niña que presenció un verdadero horror que la dejó sin habla, pero que lo único que necesita es volver a sentir confianza y cariño de alguien, y ese alguien es Eleanor, la protagonista, una mujer que, si bien ha sido educada de forma impecable como rica heredera que es, prefiere vestir ropas cómodas, sentirse útil trabajando o ayudando, y tiene una personalidad curiosa y muy alegre.
Juntas van descubriendo leyendas de la isla y haciéndose amigas, hasta que se forma un vinculo de lo más bonito entre ellas.
Gabriel es el amo de toda la isla, ha sido así durante generaciones pero una maldición condenó a su familia tiempo atrás a que cualquier persona por la que sintieran aprecio o cariño muriera en extrañas condiciones, así fue como cu hermano y la madre de Juliana perecieron, y por tanto no quiere arriesgarse con su única hija y se aleja de ella, pero Eleanor con su llegada se encarga de ponerlo todo patas arriba.
Tierna, con muchas leyendas y misterio, me ha gustado bastante.
Me ha encantado el personaje de Julianna, la hija de Gabriel, el protagonista, una niña que presenció un verdadero horror que la dejó sin habla, pero que lo único que necesita es volver a sentir confianza y cariño de alguien, y ese alguien es Eleanor, la protagonista, una mujer que, si bien ha sido educada de forma impecable como rica heredera que es, prefiere vestir ropas cómodas, sentirse útil trabajando o ayudando, y tiene una personalidad curiosa y muy alegre.
Juntas van descubriendo leyendas de la isla y haciéndose amigas, hasta que se forma un vinculo de lo más bonito entre ellas.
Gabriel es el amo de toda la isla, ha sido así durante generaciones pero una maldición condenó a su familia tiempo atrás a que cualquier persona por la que sintieran aprecio o cariño muriera en extrañas condiciones, así fue como cu hermano y la madre de Juliana perecieron, y por tanto no quiere arriesgarse con su única hija y se aleja de ella, pero Eleanor con su llegada se encarga de ponerlo todo patas arriba.
Tierna, con muchas leyendas y misterio, me ha gustado bastante.
January 17, 2021
Un libro súper bonito.
Cumple alguno de los tópicos que me gustan (una persona que huye de algo, un protagonista serio, una ambientación fuera de Londres y encima en Escocia ❤️) y creo que merece muchísimo la pena.
Un final perfecto para la saga.
Cumple alguno de los tópicos que me gustan (una persona que huye de algo, un protagonista serio, una ambientación fuera de Londres y encima en Escocia ❤️) y creo que merece muchísimo la pena.
Un final perfecto para la saga.
April 2, 2016
Oh que bonito!!! Me ha encantado :) Es una historia de romance histórico que ha valido la pena de principio a fin.
March 8, 2024
Grief, mysteries and death
Trying to fill her role as a responsible lady, Lady Eleanor Wycliffe informs her brother Christian, Duke of Westover, that she will accept Lord Richard Hartley’s proposal. He refuses. She persists, and asks for an explanation. Christian reveals a mystery regarding her parentage; Nell is simultaneously thunderstruck and devastated. She leaves home in the shadow of the night bound for the Highlands. Laird Gabriel MacFeagh has posted for a governess after a few have resigned. Nell answers the ad. Although dubious of Nell’s background and identity, Gabriel has no other options but to hire her. Nell isn’t the only one with secrets. To prevent those whom he loves from suffering tragedy, Gabriel has withdrawn from his 9 yr old daughter, who has been mute since her mother’s death.
The basis of his withdrawal is a curse that has been placed upon his family. The author does a fabulous job of engaging us in the unraveling the mysteries on the Isle of Trelay. Readers will be drawn more to poor little Juliana than the budding romance between her dad and Nell. There are numerous characters that are richly described and we are wooed into loving them all. Read how Nell draws Juliana out of her shell and how her love for Gabriel manages to connect him back to his daughter. Will Nell get closer to the circumstances surrounding Juliana’s mom’s death? Will that put her in danger? Enjoy this poignant and tender novel that’s worth rereading. 5 stars 🌟 +++!
I have received an ARC from Booksprout and I am leaving an unbiased review voluntarily.
Trying to fill her role as a responsible lady, Lady Eleanor Wycliffe informs her brother Christian, Duke of Westover, that she will accept Lord Richard Hartley’s proposal. He refuses. She persists, and asks for an explanation. Christian reveals a mystery regarding her parentage; Nell is simultaneously thunderstruck and devastated. She leaves home in the shadow of the night bound for the Highlands. Laird Gabriel MacFeagh has posted for a governess after a few have resigned. Nell answers the ad. Although dubious of Nell’s background and identity, Gabriel has no other options but to hire her. Nell isn’t the only one with secrets. To prevent those whom he loves from suffering tragedy, Gabriel has withdrawn from his 9 yr old daughter, who has been mute since her mother’s death.
The basis of his withdrawal is a curse that has been placed upon his family. The author does a fabulous job of engaging us in the unraveling the mysteries on the Isle of Trelay. Readers will be drawn more to poor little Juliana than the budding romance between her dad and Nell. There are numerous characters that are richly described and we are wooed into loving them all. Read how Nell draws Juliana out of her shell and how her love for Gabriel manages to connect him back to his daughter. Will Nell get closer to the circumstances surrounding Juliana’s mom’s death? Will that put her in danger? Enjoy this poignant and tender novel that’s worth rereading. 5 stars 🌟 +++!
I have received an ARC from Booksprout and I am leaving an unbiased review voluntarily.
April 7, 2024
This is a rerelease from the Ladies Least Likely series, first published in 2000. Somehow I managed to jump from the first book in this series straight to the fourth, and now I simply must read the in-between! All of these tales are shrouded in myth, mystery and a little magic with a hint of danger, a lot of local flavour & folklore, and a hauntingly beautiful romance.
This is the story of Eleonor & Gabriel.
She’s a duke’s heiress looking for time and space to clear her mind after discovering a devastating family secret. He’s a widower and father to a young girl who lost her voice the day her mother died. He’s also the laird of an isolated Scottish isle and his family has been haunted by an age old curse, or so he believes. The locals do as well, naming him the devil himself and warning Nell away when she decides to become his daughter’s governess.
He keeps everyone at arm’s length, his heart locked, convinced the curse will claim whomever he loves. She’s determined to find his girl’s voice, solve the mystery and prove those rumourmongers wrong. Add a breathtaking island, an old castle, a mother hen housekeeper, an unexpected villain and a handful of colourful islanders, and you get an intriguing and compelling grumpy-sunshine slow burn romance with a lot of sizzle and some very nice steam.
It's a simple story with a great eye for detail, beautifully written, complex characters and a clever plot that only reveals itself in the very end. I loved it start to finish!
This is the story of Eleonor & Gabriel.
She’s a duke’s heiress looking for time and space to clear her mind after discovering a devastating family secret. He’s a widower and father to a young girl who lost her voice the day her mother died. He’s also the laird of an isolated Scottish isle and his family has been haunted by an age old curse, or so he believes. The locals do as well, naming him the devil himself and warning Nell away when she decides to become his daughter’s governess.
He keeps everyone at arm’s length, his heart locked, convinced the curse will claim whomever he loves. She’s determined to find his girl’s voice, solve the mystery and prove those rumourmongers wrong. Add a breathtaking island, an old castle, a mother hen housekeeper, an unexpected villain and a handful of colourful islanders, and you get an intriguing and compelling grumpy-sunshine slow burn romance with a lot of sizzle and some very nice steam.
It's a simple story with a great eye for detail, beautifully written, complex characters and a clever plot that only reveals itself in the very end. I loved it start to finish!
April 11, 2024
White Mist. My fellow readers. This book is incredibly beautiful. I love the main characters a lot. There are stories that I have read that is fantastic.
This book is one of the. The strong emotions and loving feelings that comes across from Gabriel and Eleanor is worthy of the wonderful praise that they receive. The story had immersed in the strong plot that was suspenseful, thrilling and without a doubt, exciting to read. The book is a fast mover for me, which is simply perfect for. Yes to all the brilliant twist and turns to come to the conclusion of the main characters searching for their tormentors.
I do feel that Eleanor’s age could be older than Twenty one. Maybe her age range could be twenty four or older. I feel that there are certain situations in the story that requires a to make mature decisions as an adult. The writer could give the young character a guesstimate age range for the reader. Or the writer could not address the age at all, allowing the reader to come to an age given by wording from the characters description.
I anxiously await the next story that comes from this series. I give this story two snaps and a twist. Until next time my fellow reads. Read on!
This book is one of the. The strong emotions and loving feelings that comes across from Gabriel and Eleanor is worthy of the wonderful praise that they receive. The story had immersed in the strong plot that was suspenseful, thrilling and without a doubt, exciting to read. The book is a fast mover for me, which is simply perfect for. Yes to all the brilliant twist and turns to come to the conclusion of the main characters searching for their tormentors.
I do feel that Eleanor’s age could be older than Twenty one. Maybe her age range could be twenty four or older. I feel that there are certain situations in the story that requires a to make mature decisions as an adult. The writer could give the young character a guesstimate age range for the reader. Or the writer could not address the age at all, allowing the reader to come to an age given by wording from the characters description.
I anxiously await the next story that comes from this series. I give this story two snaps and a twist. Until next time my fellow reads. Read on!
July 27, 2025
Primera vez que leo a la autora. Yo soy amante del Romance histórico. La historia sucede entre Londres y una remota aldea de Escocia. Se desarolla al final del reinado del Rey Jorge III antes que ausma la reina Victoria.
Eleanor una chica de familia noble, pertenecen a la realeza lo tiene todo y cree estar enamorada. Pero descubre un secreto que la hace huir de su casa y pasado.
LLega a una isla remota y se hace pasar por institutriz en la casa de un vizconde. Pero el castillo esta en un lugar remoto, y las historias que se cuetan son sombrias. El conde tiene una hija de 9 años, es muda debido a un trauma que vivió.
En la isla se dicen muchas cosas, incluso que el vizconde es un demonio y que mató a su esposa.
Eleanor llega y poco a poco va descubriendo secretos y cambiando el panorama del castillo.
Aunque algunso notas que ella nos una simple instutriz. La historia no solo es romance tiene suspenso. Al final hay un "Plot twist" No me lo esperaba, un final de mucho nervio.
Buscaré más libros de ella.
Eleanor una chica de familia noble, pertenecen a la realeza lo tiene todo y cree estar enamorada. Pero descubre un secreto que la hace huir de su casa y pasado.
LLega a una isla remota y se hace pasar por institutriz en la casa de un vizconde. Pero el castillo esta en un lugar remoto, y las historias que se cuetan son sombrias. El conde tiene una hija de 9 años, es muda debido a un trauma que vivió.
En la isla se dicen muchas cosas, incluso que el vizconde es un demonio y que mató a su esposa.
Eleanor llega y poco a poco va descubriendo secretos y cambiando el panorama del castillo.
Aunque algunso notas que ella nos una simple instutriz. La historia no solo es romance tiene suspenso. Al final hay un "Plot twist" No me lo esperaba, un final de mucho nervio.
Buscaré más libros de ella.
February 28, 2024
Mystery, romance, and scandal make this novel with folklore and a little bit of magic stirred in, an intense read. I loved the main characters, as Eleanor Wycliffe flees her home in the middle of the night, rather than face the dreadful truth that she has been confronted with. Finding herself in the Hebrides, an advertisement for a governess leads her to Dunevin Castle and Gabriel MacFeagh. Eleanor confounds Gabriel in the way she stands up to him, and demands a job as his daughter's governess, laying out logic that he cannot refute. As Eleanor wins over the fearful wisp of a girl who had been shocked into silence, keeping his vows becomes so much harder. However, when Eleanor becomes the next target of the curse hanging over Dunevin, Gabriel knows it is time to act, bringing the novel to a surprising conclusion. The novel, a copy of which I received as a gift through Booksprout, is a standalone and this is my honest and voluntary review.
March 3, 2024
Eleonor is devastated after she learns her family secret. Feeling that her entire life has been a lie, she runs off to faraway Scotland. In need of funds, she manages to secure a position working as a governess. Her young charge has been mute ever since the death of her mother three years earlier. Her employer, Lord Dunevin, is brooding and feared by many of the villagers. Predictably, the arrival of the young governess has a very positive effect on the widower and his daughter.
This book gives the reader a vivid picture of life in a remote Scottish village. It was informative and I liked the mysterious atmosphere that was created with old superstitions and folklore. I enjoyed the book and I plan on reading this author again in the future.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book gives the reader a vivid picture of life in a remote Scottish village. It was informative and I liked the mysterious atmosphere that was created with old superstitions and folklore. I enjoyed the book and I plan on reading this author again in the future.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 4, 2024
A family secret has devastated Lady Eleonor and she has fled her home for a remote area in Scotland. Once here she realizes she needs coin, she notices a post for a governess to the laird. The locals have warned her off and told her the rumours of the family. She ignores these and goes to the island. Here she meets Laird Gabriel. Both realize that each is not what they seem and have secrets,but for the sake of her mute charge accepts her for the position. Eleonor pushes Gabriel with his daughter which leads to tension. But when he realizes she is next in line for the family curse he does what he can to avoid it. The story is well written, has Scottish folklore and superstition, mystery, secrets, trust and love. Looking forward to reading other stories by this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 8, 2024
Nell aka Eleanor is beautiful young heiress and sister of a Duke! Her future is written in the stars until it isn’t!
Nell is attracted to a Richard the Earl of Hedrick and anticipates an offer of marriage!
When Nell discovered her ancestry and why she must never marry Richard she is heartbroken!
She answers an advertisement for a governess and escapes to Scotland that start anew!
Nell meets Gabriel the laird and his daughter she instantly charmed by both!
There is Scottish lore that defies logic and Nells own sensibility!
There are strange accidents happening and Nell believes that there is a logical explanation!
Read on about this couples journey to HEA. There is not much steam but the chemistry is off the chart! Bravo.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Nell is attracted to a Richard the Earl of Hedrick and anticipates an offer of marriage!
When Nell discovered her ancestry and why she must never marry Richard she is heartbroken!
She answers an advertisement for a governess and escapes to Scotland that start anew!
Nell meets Gabriel the laird and his daughter she instantly charmed by both!
There is Scottish lore that defies logic and Nells own sensibility!
There are strange accidents happening and Nell believes that there is a logical explanation!
Read on about this couples journey to HEA. There is not much steam but the chemistry is off the chart! Bravo.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2024
Gabriel is a cursed laird. Eleanor discovers a secret about herself that causes her to run away. What happens in between is a very original story of heartbreak, judging without knowing the whole picture , ancient wars and scandals over 20 years old. I really enjoyed this whole story though I did think Gabriel and Eleanor’s trajectory went from severe angst to instant love almost too quickly. I loved Julianna and Brighde’s connection, almost an eerie thing. You get a sense of who the villain is about half way through, but the reason behind them is kept very secret to the very end. This is worthy of your time!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 4, 2024
I don’t know if Eleanor was brave or foolish after being told her possible biological father to run from the security of her family to uncertain future as governess to a laird on a remote island with a dark past. I could tell poor Juliana shut herself out and didn’t speak because of something that had happened to her but the truth is not revealed until near the end. And Gabriel has so much love inside but is afraid to express it for fear of what could happen to his daughter and her bold governess who is also capturing his heart. It was interesting to read the history of the people and their customs. There were plenty of twists and turns and strange and scary happenings in this romantic historical mystery with a gothic feel.
March 4, 2024
White Mist is yet another well-crafted story by Jaclyn Reding. As with the first three books in this series, I was drawn in immediately and did not want to leave.
Oh, this is a book to be savored and perfect for a weekend curled up with your favorite beverage. Be forewarned, though; you'll need snacks around when you read about the meals around Michaelmas! (I'm sure I'm not the only one whose mouth was watering reading that part of the book!)
Although White Mist is the fourth in a series, it stands well alone. If you read this first, though, I will not be surprised if you pick up and read the others. It's that good.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Oh, this is a book to be savored and perfect for a weekend curled up with your favorite beverage. Be forewarned, though; you'll need snacks around when you read about the meals around Michaelmas! (I'm sure I'm not the only one whose mouth was watering reading that part of the book!)
Although White Mist is the fourth in a series, it stands well alone. If you read this first, though, I will not be surprised if you pick up and read the others. It's that good.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 6, 2024
What a wonderful world Jaclyn Reding has built on this Scottish island; a verdant landscape peppered with fleecy, black-faced sheep where crofter’s cottages loom out of the white mist and myths and legends abound.
This beautiful love story drew me in right from the very first page and I had to read until late into the night to finish it. It tells the tale of a sad and lonely little girl, Juliana, and her handsome but reclusive father, Gabriel MacFeagh, Viscount Dunevin. Both of them are trapped by the tragedies of the past until Lady Eleanor Wycliffe, fleeing her own former life, arrives to be the governess.
A real page-turner. Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This beautiful love story drew me in right from the very first page and I had to read until late into the night to finish it. It tells the tale of a sad and lonely little girl, Juliana, and her handsome but reclusive father, Gabriel MacFeagh, Viscount Dunevin. Both of them are trapped by the tragedies of the past until Lady Eleanor Wycliffe, fleeing her own former life, arrives to be the governess.
A real page-turner. Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 25, 2024
I believe this is a rerelease of this book as it seemed familiar to me. I enjoyed the heroine as she was a strong, quick adapting woman. She has had a startling revelation which leads her to leave home and take a job as a governess. The hero actually is a kind man, but has secluded himself and his daughter. There seems to be a curse that was put on his family, but it can be broken. That is the gothic element of the story. It was a good read and even though it is the last of the series, it can stand alone for the most part.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 4, 2024
What a thoroughly enjoyable read! The heroine is independent and takes matters into her own hands when obstacles arise. The hero is brooding and in need of rescue. There’s a traumatized child as well as a supernatural mystery. All of this makes the story race along.
I loved the plot and the characters. I have not read any of the previous books in this series but that did not make it difficult to understand this story. It is a standalone. But I plan to go back and read the others because this one was so much fun!.
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I loved the plot and the characters. I have not read any of the previous books in this series but that did not make it difficult to understand this story. It is a standalone. But I plan to go back and read the others because this one was so much fun!.
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March 8, 2024
What a sweet read
I love this book. I loved reading about how Gabriel gave his heart to Eleanor and this sweet romance. So many twists and at times brought me to tears. This author is new to me but now I am going to go back to the beginning of the series and may just have to read this one again.
I love this book. I loved reading about how Gabriel gave his heart to Eleanor and this sweet romance. So many twists and at times brought me to tears. This author is new to me but now I am going to go back to the beginning of the series and may just have to read this one again.
April 2, 2026
Well written with fleshed out characters and a lovely sort of misty feel to the story, especially during the first half, as though glimpsing it through time.
The end was a bit too tidy for some and slightly rushed. There was conflict and mystery during the story but the climax was a bit short.
Overall I very much enjoyed this and will gladly look for more from this author.
The end was a bit too tidy for some and slightly rushed. There was conflict and mystery during the story but the climax was a bit short.
Overall I very much enjoyed this and will gladly look for more from this author.
March 7, 2024
Interesting premise…
Eleanor was raised as a pampered dukes daughter. When her brother is forced to tell her the truth, she flees and becomes a governess to Gabriel’s daughter. His daughter hasn’t spoken.
There’s mystery and the story moves at a good clip.
Eleanor was raised as a pampered dukes daughter. When her brother is forced to tell her the truth, she flees and becomes a governess to Gabriel’s daughter. His daughter hasn’t spoken.
There’s mystery and the story moves at a good clip.
March 7, 2025
A pure heart overcomes eviL
I enjoyed everything about this book. The characters, the settings, the mystery behind the curse. Love and kindness reveal the malicious mindset of behind the curse.
I enjoyed everything about this book. The characters, the settings, the mystery behind the curse. Love and kindness reveal the malicious mindset of behind the curse.
August 13, 2024
Truly inspired
Terrific story, full of plot twists, emotion, hope and happiness. Loved how Jacob's series all interconnected. She has a talented imagination.
Terrific story, full of plot twists, emotion, hope and happiness. Loved how Jacob's series all interconnected. She has a talented imagination.
September 29, 2024
As curses go, this one is singular!
The Leddy is fine, the Laird is cold and unreachable, but the daughter has not uttered a word yet! Death lurks with the curse!
The Leddy is fine, the Laird is cold and unreachable, but the daughter has not uttered a word yet! Death lurks with the curse!
October 19, 2024
Fantastic and beautiful I loved it bravo
May 28, 2024
3.5
Último libro de la saga, ahora le toca el turno a Eleanor, retomando el hilo que se abrió en el final del anterior.
La verdad no estaba tremendamente emocionada de leerlo, si bien entiendo su revolución interna con toda la información que recibió, la decisión de huir y no decirle nada a su familia no se si fue la más acertada dada la época y el lugar. Pero bueno, dio pie a lo que sigue así que ahi vamos.
Omitiendo convenientemente cómo fue el trayecto, ahora Eleanor se encuentra en un pueblito de Escocia donde ve un pedido de institutriz y decide, fiel a su costumbre de no oir advertencias, aplicar al trabajo pese a todo. El hombre que vive en el castillo es un viudo con fama oscura, hay una niña que no habla y allá va ella con ropa de señorita fina y poco abrigo.
Sí, es un argumento que se vio muchísimas veces y seguro se vea muchísimas veces más.
Lo que más me gustó de este libro fue la relación de Eleanor con Julianna, la pobre huérfana de madre que hace años no emite palabra. Me gustó especialmente que la historia esté más centrada en eso y en Gabriel recapacitando sobre la lejania que se auto impuso con su hija, que en el romance en sí.
Eleanor si bien es genérica como protagonista, es muy dulce y paciente, y aunque el final de este tipo de libros es obvio, ver la evolución de los personajes siempre me gusta.
Hacia el final se cierran todas las dudas que se habían abierto . Y la última parte del libro con me gustó mucho, así como me resultó muy refrescante que .
En retrospectiva creo que el libro que más me gustó fue el primero. No se si continúe leyendo de esta autora, pero de momento estoy satisfecha con haber leído una saga semi-familiar que me mantuvo entretenida durante muchos días.
Último libro de la saga, ahora le toca el turno a Eleanor, retomando el hilo que se abrió en el final del anterior.
La verdad no estaba tremendamente emocionada de leerlo, si bien entiendo su revolución interna con toda la información que recibió, la decisión de huir y no decirle nada a su familia no se si fue la más acertada dada la época y el lugar. Pero bueno, dio pie a lo que sigue así que ahi vamos.
Omitiendo convenientemente cómo fue el trayecto, ahora Eleanor se encuentra en un pueblito de Escocia donde ve un pedido de institutriz y decide, fiel a su costumbre de no oir advertencias, aplicar al trabajo pese a todo. El hombre que vive en el castillo es un viudo con fama oscura, hay una niña que no habla y allá va ella con ropa de señorita fina y poco abrigo.
Sí, es un argumento que se vio muchísimas veces y seguro se vea muchísimas veces más.
Lo que más me gustó de este libro fue la relación de Eleanor con Julianna, la pobre huérfana de madre que hace años no emite palabra. Me gustó especialmente que la historia esté más centrada en eso y en Gabriel recapacitando sobre la lejania que se auto impuso con su hija, que en el romance en sí.
Eleanor si bien es genérica como protagonista, es muy dulce y paciente, y aunque el final de este tipo de libros es obvio, ver la evolución de los personajes siempre me gusta.
Hacia el final se cierran todas las dudas que se habían abierto . Y la última parte del libro con me gustó mucho, así como me resultó muy refrescante que .
En retrospectiva creo que el libro que más me gustó fue el primero. No se si continúe leyendo de esta autora, pero de momento estoy satisfecha con haber leído una saga semi-familiar que me mantuvo entretenida durante muchos días.
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