The Mystery of Chateau Beaumont

by L.C. Kincaide

The old Chateau came with a set of keys and a disturbing past.

Children’s book illustrator, Hannah, never considered herself adventurous, never mind a risk taker, so when an aunt leaves her an abandoned chateau, the opportunity to push beyond her sheltered existence becomes irresistible. What better way to embrace a new decade heralding her thirties than to rise to new challenges and make exciting changes in her life?

Embarking on the project in the small town of Beaumont, with the expert help of her reticent but skilled and handsome contractor, the work progresses smoothly. Only one thing puzzles her, though — the townsfolk who refuse to speak of the people who once lived there, only to say that one day years ago, the family mysteriously disappeared.

Digging into the Chateau’s past, Hannah discovers a distressing past, and more disturbing is how it relates to her future.

What began as an exciting adventure spirals into a terror she never could have imagined.

Hanna’s story is the first book in the Triquetra Series about three close friends and the unpredictable turns their lives take.

Genres: Gothic, Mystery, Horror, Fiction

333 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 11, 2019

Reviews

[Donna Owens-Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Familiar

As I began this novel, it felt familiar. The more I got into it the more familiar it seemed. I realized I read it some time ago. I often read 6 to 8 book per month so I did not realize it at first. I remember enjoying it and even though I then knew most of what was to happen, I reread the whole thing and was entertained again.

[Richard Haynes · Rating 4 out of 5]

When your life circles back and only one thing remains. You find yourself.

[Viola · Rating 1 out of 5]

A book utterly devoid of any tension or interest.

[Donna M Srader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book

Great read! I couldn't put it down. It will definitely keep you in suspense. I highly recommend this book. You will not want to stop reading.

[Cathy Johnston · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn’t see that one coming

A modern day romance novel. All that’s missing is a guy with a half torn shirt on the cover. The characters are engaging and quite believable. The story line is something you could expect in a book like this, except that everything is not as it appears. There’s an undercurrent of mystery that keeps you reading. And then of course there’s the ghost…..

[Vicki Chicago-Marsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, though not nearly as much as the Everdon series by the same author. The story, about a woman who inherits a chateau in a small town surrounded by the mysterious disappearance of the family who last resided there, had a great concept but was very slow-paced in getting to the point, which happened near the end of the book. I have to admit though, that it was a shocking conclusion and made the story much more interesting. I just wish there wasn’t so much fluff to wade through to get there. I will continue on to book #2 in this series in hopes that it will become a 5-star series for me.

I read this book on Kindle.

[Sharen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book! You know there’s a mystery going on there even while you watch her meet the town, rehab the gorgeous house (I personally enjoyed following along the rehabilitation because the author didn’t bog the book down with rehab DETAILS). The characters are very likable. And I would love the house and town. Won’t bore you with details of the plot (you can see that on the synopsis), but I highly recommend this book. It has a clear ending, by the way (no cliffhanger ending). I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.

[Writer · Rating 3 out of 5]

First of all, this story has it's own merits, it promised to be a mystery, and mystery it is. The characters, especially Hannah, are likable. Having said that, I find that it dragged way too long to get to the anticipated mystery that makes up the story. It didn't get revealed until the last quarter of the book. As much as the relationship between Hannah and Brax was much talked about in the first three-quarters of the book and the portend budding romance, nothing really came out of it except for the one time dinner they had and planned future dinner together.

[Elaine C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this old-fashioned Gothic novel. Our heroine inherits a 200-year-old country chateau that has been in the Beaumont family the entire time ... except that she is NOT a Beaumont ... and she doesn't even know the "aunt" who left it to her. Since she's a city girl, she decides to use the cash that she also inherited to fix up and renovate the place and then selling it. But, somewhere along the way, she feels connected to it, even as strange occurrences are happening. No one in town will talk about the last owners ... and what happened 25 years ago!!!

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Am Struck With Awe

This was an amazingly excellent find n read!
Loved the story line, loved the characters, loved the ending, the way she wrote this, towards the middle to the end, it just really grabs ya n pulls ya in!
The anticipation to find out what happens next then what happens after that, just was mind boggling n for real seriously blew me away!
Welp, on ta the next book n I do believe it is going ta be just as good as the first!

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT STORY

Well laid out, easy to follow, and likeable characters. The ending was unexpected and I appreciate an ending that I didn't see coming.
Part of a series but stands alone quite soundly. A few twists didn't hurt at all! I recommend this author and look forward to reading more. Good read!

[abigail meurk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sorry but just meh.

Interesting premise and nicely described settings with an appealing main character. But, you lost me when the renovation project was described as lasting only 4-6 weeks. I wish and in a fantasy world! Just the replacement Windows alone would have been a 6 month lead time!

[susan stacy smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

could have been better

Could have been a Beautiful story short and sweet or a little more effort put into the suspense of the story, this book was nothing but unnecessarily long and tasteless a lot of words that just didn’t make sense it was like the author was trying to make up numbers reading this book was a great lost of time for me

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

I’ve read a couple of this author’s books now and I have really enjoyed them. There were a lot of grammatical and tense errors that could use some editing, but I was still able to enjoy the story.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Mystery of Chateau Beaumont

This author has done a great job with this book. I loved the characters and the suspense. I wanted to rush ahead but was afraid I would miss something.

[Tamara Harris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nor much to the story

Nothing happens until 70% through. The plot is finally addressed and ends abruptly. The whole of the book is about the restorationn of the chateau with very little detail to the plot

[Cindy Cook Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The writing carried me through, however, the core of the story was a long time coming, predictable and very short lived. I would have liked to have more mystery/history raising questions leading up to the whole point of the story.

[Kathy Holm · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Mystery of Chateau Beautmont...Triquetra Series book 1)

This is a wonderful adventure book...surprises at every turn...this book will hold your attention
And you will be coming back to read it again...like me💓

[Patricia Delaere · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poorly written

Glosses over details or just forgets to include them leaving holes in the story. Characters completely lack development. The writing composition is at grade school level.

[Lisa Whitehead · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me a while to get into this book. The beginning dudnt really keep my interest to make me want to keep coming back to it, but it really picked up about half way.
I did really enjoy the characters and where it ended up.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Old Chateau, a Vanished Family and an Angel

A young woman inherits an abandoned chateau and is immediately drawn to it. Soon the chateau’s haunted history and hers combine in a fight for her life…until a mysterious savior appears. A great read. Couldn’t put it down

[Vicky Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

such a sweet and tragic story.

I fell in love with these characters from the very beginning. I was such a good story that I had to see what the ending would be even though I had already figured it out before the story got going good.

[Ed Moody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

I really thought this was a beautifully written piece of work about life and love.
I was pleasantly surprised to find a shocking twist of mystery and intrigue waiting in the wings to be revealed at the end. Well done!
Terrie Moody

[Kevin Doherty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good summer read

Spooky and sweet. Fun mystery that takes place in a renovated chateau. Enjoyed this story and hope you do too.

[Sarah Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

More of 3 1/2. It was a good book. It held my interest. It just wasn't as good as the author's Gothic novels I have read.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable read

A wonderful read. All the story elements I enjoy, mystery, friendships and a little romance. Will continue to read this great authors work.

[SHERRE E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Chateau

Such a gripping story , hard to put book down and dreading to read more , not knowing what was going to happen next

[Diane Dixon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mystery of Chateaux Beaumont

Book was well written. I really enjoyed it. The mystery of the lost family was engrossing. I look forward to the rest of the series.

[Marie Shirley Griffin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting twist

I am older so all the girl friends stuff was a bit useless. The story itself is interesting although the "why" is never dealt with at least to my satisfaction.

[Monica Watson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked it.

Story was interesting ,well written and moved along . Plan to read next in series.
Hope it is a good .