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The Other: A traditional clean Victorian Gothic
After the sudden death of her husband, Haley believed nothing worse could happen. She was wrong. New widow, Haley Colbrooke travels to Ashdown to meet her husband’s family and to visit his grave. The shocking news of their recent marriage is awkward enough. That her brother in-law is Lance’s identical twin is worse.
Given her circumstances, she accepts the invitation to stay, which sets in motion a chain of events that will risk Haley losing all she has left. Rather than finding solace, she is drawn into past tragedies and deadly secrets.
Perhaps coming to the family estate was a terrible mistake.
Given her circumstances, she accepts the invitation to stay, which sets in motion a chain of events that will risk Haley losing all she has left. Rather than finding solace, she is drawn into past tragedies and deadly secrets.
Perhaps coming to the family estate was a terrible mistake.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 28, 2017
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February 15, 2020
Recommend
It was kind of easy to figure out certain details but not how they affected everything. I am a bit sorry that we didn't see a better connection or resolution to a certain person after all was said and done.
It was kind of easy to figure out certain details but not how they affected everything. I am a bit sorry that we didn't see a better connection or resolution to a certain person after all was said and done.
January 14, 2021
This could have been really good. It was an original story. In the hands of someone like Mary Stewart or Daphne duMaurier it would have been outstanding. Her writing skills are rather pedestrian, definitely not up to par. I've read several of her books, hoping they'd get better, but no. Her stories are all pretty good, but the writing drives me crazy. The thing that made me stop trying though is the fact that she doesn't know the difference between may and might or will and would and uses the wrong tense every time. After while I found myself shouting at the books every time she made that mistake.
January 11, 2021
As a quick read, this is perfect. There were quite a few intrigues happening in the storyline.
The reader is privvy to Sybil's machinations and one wonders whether she will be successful.
The Lance/Laurence storyline was slightly confusing and was eventually explanined at the end.
I will re-read this book to clarify these issues regarding Lance's return to his ancestral home. Did he have a fall and suffer amnesia again, or was it simply slipping back into his previous mental state?
The reader is privvy to Sybil's machinations and one wonders whether she will be successful.
The Lance/Laurence storyline was slightly confusing and was eventually explanined at the end.
I will re-read this book to clarify these issues regarding Lance's return to his ancestral home. Did he have a fall and suffer amnesia again, or was it simply slipping back into his previous mental state?
December 7, 2019
Loved it !!
Waterboarding other books by this author I wanted to try this one.
I loved the characters and the vivid description of the manner and stables
This author takedown back in time to a more gentle era
Looking forward to your next collection although I'd love for you to write more about this family and maybe give the sister her happy ever after
Waterboarding other books by this author I wanted to try this one.
I loved the characters and the vivid description of the manner and stables
This author takedown back in time to a more gentle era
Looking forward to your next collection although I'd love for you to write more about this family and maybe give the sister her happy ever after
January 8, 2021
Well written Gothic mystery
The story grabs the reader from the first page and keeps you interested right up until the end. Interesting characters who all share their points of view, a murder, a mystery, and an unknown “creature” lurking about the estate. Aside from too many editorial errors this is a well written gothic suspense.
The story grabs the reader from the first page and keeps you interested right up until the end. Interesting characters who all share their points of view, a murder, a mystery, and an unknown “creature” lurking about the estate. Aside from too many editorial errors this is a well written gothic suspense.
July 3, 2023
Quite good!
I actually really liked this one. Something about the plot, characters and history grabbed me. The mystery, overall, wasn't hard to guess, but there were enough surprising smaller twists that I was sorry when it ended. I wish this author had another book that felt more like this one.
I actually really liked this one. Something about the plot, characters and history grabbed me. The mystery, overall, wasn't hard to guess, but there were enough surprising smaller twists that I was sorry when it ended. I wish this author had another book that felt more like this one.
March 23, 2025
This was a very good gothic story. I loved that it took place at a gothic manor, very atmospheric with beautiful scenery. I loved the characters, both good & bad, & the romance was beautiful. The book had surprising twists & turns, and the conclusion was perfect! It was both well-written & engrossing~I loved it!
I read this book on Kindle.
I read this book on Kindle.
December 23, 2020
Good book
I very much enjoyed the story. In one section in particular the identity of who the living twin was became confusing. I would have liked to know more about the chrone and how the disfigured child had been brought up. Over all a good book.
I very much enjoyed the story. In one section in particular the identity of who the living twin was became confusing. I would have liked to know more about the chrone and how the disfigured child had been brought up. Over all a good book.
November 7, 2021
Good read
The storyline is not predictable making it an enjoyable read. The story flows well without any need to back up and see if you missed something. The ending was a surprise and a happy one.
The storyline is not predictable making it an enjoyable read. The story flows well without any need to back up and see if you missed something. The ending was a surprise and a happy one.
September 20, 2022
A solid narrative.
With a lot of the classic hallmarks of gothic literature, this short novel was a delight to read. It’s definitely easy to understand the plot while still being spooky, so I would recommend this to younger readers as something to read for Halloween.
With a lot of the classic hallmarks of gothic literature, this short novel was a delight to read. It’s definitely easy to understand the plot while still being spooky, so I would recommend this to younger readers as something to read for Halloween.
November 27, 2019
Dark yet excellent read
This isn't a cozy rainy day read but it is well written. The plot is a bit twisted and dark. The story line was well done.
This isn't a cozy rainy day read but it is well written. The plot is a bit twisted and dark. The story line was well done.
July 6, 2020
Quick read
I like it, it's entertaining. I love a good gothic book. Definitely recommend it to those who love a good mystery.
I like it, it's entertaining. I love a good gothic book. Definitely recommend it to those who love a good mystery.
October 1, 2020
Not at all what I expected
I was surprised by the characters in this book. The twists and turns. I was very much surprised by the ending. Good read!
I was surprised by the characters in this book. The twists and turns. I was very much surprised by the ending. Good read!
December 6, 2020
Great book!
Another five-star book from L C Kincade. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a clean, suspenseful story. Great work!
Another five-star book from L C Kincade. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a clean, suspenseful story. Great work!
December 14, 2020
Exceptionally different
Surprised that the story kept my interest even as the plot twisted to the unbelievable. Will definitely look at more from l c kincaide.
Surprised that the story kept my interest even as the plot twisted to the unbelievable. Will definitely look at more from l c kincaide.
May 1, 2021
Wow, what a read!
I was enthralled from the beginning. Wonderful characters who quietly drew you in. Very suspenseful! I would read it again!
I was enthralled from the beginning. Wonderful characters who quietly drew you in. Very suspenseful! I would read it again!
February 4, 2022
Feels very "undone"
I liked the characters, but the whole ending seemed odd.Really could just be me.
Read it, see what you opinion is.
I liked the characters, but the whole ending seemed odd.Really could just be me.
Read it, see what you opinion is.
June 11, 2022
I really enjoyed this book. I had the mystery figured out pretty fast, but the story was very engaging..
August 9, 2022
wow
Amazing read! Highly recommend this book. Well written, with a great plot. Unbelievable ending. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
Amazing read! Highly recommend this book. Well written, with a great plot. Unbelievable ending. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
February 19, 2023
I really enjoyed this book
This book has me reading so long into the night I sure didn’t think it would end the way it did so many secrets to unfold so you had to stay focused.
This book has me reading so long into the night I sure didn’t think it would end the way it did so many secrets to unfold so you had to stay focused.
January 11, 2026
L C Kincaide
Another amazing book. I can't tell you how much I enjoy these books. Once I start one I can't put it down.
Another amazing book. I can't tell you how much I enjoy these books. Once I start one I can't put it down.
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