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The Lyons: Would you live in a house whose legendary curse came long before you did?
A Gothic Novel of Love, Fate, and the House That Remembers
Would you live in a house whose legendary curse came long before you did?
Kathryn White arrives at Lyon House – an imposing Victorian mansion steeped in history and shadow – ready for a new chapter. But something within the walls stirs. Whispers echo through candlelit corridors, and ghostly signs begin to surface. A series of mysterious events draws her deeper into the past... one that refuses to stay buried.
As memories blur and timelines bend, Kathryn finds herself part of a legacy written long ago – where love defies time, and the house itself holds the key. It doesn’t just revisit the past... it rewrites her future.
If you enjoy time travel romance, supernatural mystery, haunted house fiction, or tales of fated love that spans generations, The Lyons will leave you spellbound.
For readers who love:
Gothic novels set in historic mansions
Time-slip stories with dual timelines
Romantic suspense with ghostly twists
Somewhere in Time, Second Sight (The Two Worlds of Jennie Logan), and The Haunting of Hill House
Praise for The Lyons:
“A very atmospheric and greatly intriguing novel!”
“Tomorrow’s classic!”
“One story, two intertwining worlds – one set in the present, the other in the past – AWESOME!”
“The Lyons is a cleverly constructed supernatural story that keeps you guessing till the end.”
You’ll be captivated by The Lyons – a tale of love, legacy, and the house that remembers everything.
Beyond time, beyond reason – Lyon House waits.
Would you live in a house whose legendary curse came long before you did?
Kathryn White arrives at Lyon House – an imposing Victorian mansion steeped in history and shadow – ready for a new chapter. But something within the walls stirs. Whispers echo through candlelit corridors, and ghostly signs begin to surface. A series of mysterious events draws her deeper into the past... one that refuses to stay buried.
As memories blur and timelines bend, Kathryn finds herself part of a legacy written long ago – where love defies time, and the house itself holds the key. It doesn’t just revisit the past... it rewrites her future.
If you enjoy time travel romance, supernatural mystery, haunted house fiction, or tales of fated love that spans generations, The Lyons will leave you spellbound.
For readers who love:
Gothic novels set in historic mansions
Time-slip stories with dual timelines
Romantic suspense with ghostly twists
Somewhere in Time, Second Sight (The Two Worlds of Jennie Logan), and The Haunting of Hill House
Praise for The Lyons:
“A very atmospheric and greatly intriguing novel!”
“Tomorrow’s classic!”
“One story, two intertwining worlds – one set in the present, the other in the past – AWESOME!”
“The Lyons is a cleverly constructed supernatural story that keeps you guessing till the end.”
You’ll be captivated by The Lyons – a tale of love, legacy, and the house that remembers everything.
Beyond time, beyond reason – Lyon House waits.
169 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2021
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About the author
Kay Snow
3 books2 followersI was born in the quaint town of Bingley, England. History enthusiasts might recognise it as ‘The Throstles Nest of Old England,’ a name mentioned in the formidable Domesday Book.
Bingley is also just a short distance from Haworth, the beloved home of the Brontë sisters. My preferred among them is Charlotte, the brilliant author of Jane Eyre – one of my all-time favourite books. I have a passion for reading and watching anything that features dark, brooding, gothic Victorian mansions. Many evenings, I find myself escaping into the gothic world through books, movies, or TV series.
As a child, I dreamed of evoking emotions in others, and what better way to do that than by becoming a singer or actress? However, my innate shyness posed a challenge. Writing became the next best thing for me. Over the years, I dabbled but never took it seriously until I entered Yahoo’s writing competition. This global call for writers aimed to entertain children during the 2020 spring/summer lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Despite never having written a children’s story before, I embraced the challenge. My self-belief paid off, and my story, ‘The Diary of Primrose Goldie Gold,’ won and was featured in Yahoo’s debut edition of the STOR14S 2020 podcast series, narrated by Hollywood actress Megalyn Echikunwoke.
My first book, The Lyons, a gothic novel, was published in 2021. My second book, The Land Army Girls Are Here, a WW2 comedy-drama, followed in 2023. My third book, Deightonby Street, a comedy-drama set in 1944 was published in 2024. This makes me a multi-genre author, writing about whatever ignites my passion at the moment. So, stay tuned for the unexpected in my next book…
Bingley is also just a short distance from Haworth, the beloved home of the Brontë sisters. My preferred among them is Charlotte, the brilliant author of Jane Eyre – one of my all-time favourite books. I have a passion for reading and watching anything that features dark, brooding, gothic Victorian mansions. Many evenings, I find myself escaping into the gothic world through books, movies, or TV series.
As a child, I dreamed of evoking emotions in others, and what better way to do that than by becoming a singer or actress? However, my innate shyness posed a challenge. Writing became the next best thing for me. Over the years, I dabbled but never took it seriously until I entered Yahoo’s writing competition. This global call for writers aimed to entertain children during the 2020 spring/summer lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Despite never having written a children’s story before, I embraced the challenge. My self-belief paid off, and my story, ‘The Diary of Primrose Goldie Gold,’ won and was featured in Yahoo’s debut edition of the STOR14S 2020 podcast series, narrated by Hollywood actress Megalyn Echikunwoke.
My first book, The Lyons, a gothic novel, was published in 2021. My second book, The Land Army Girls Are Here, a WW2 comedy-drama, followed in 2023. My third book, Deightonby Street, a comedy-drama set in 1944 was published in 2024. This makes me a multi-genre author, writing about whatever ignites my passion at the moment. So, stay tuned for the unexpected in my next book…
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November 4, 2023
The Lyons is Snow’s debut novel after only beginning her writing career in the spring/summer of 2020, and this is one to be proud of! Snow opens with Kathryn’s first visit to the home, where the history of the building is methodically detailed. While necessary, the story felt a bit slow until chapter five, when various mysterious phenomena began to occur at the house. At that point, I was intrigued and curious to see how the story would unfold.
Snow did an excellent job of creating a dark and ominous mood by sprinkling the story with phenomena that may or may not have had a logical explanation. For example, did the door slam because a gust of wind caught it or because a ghostly force wanted attention? Is a random handprint on a window a remnant from a worker or a calling card of one from beyond the grave? In many ways, The Lyons is a mystery as Kathryn and the reader attempt to make sense of the house and its dark past.
As someone who loves historical fiction, I appreciated how Snow beautifully blended our modern world with the Victorian era. She effortlessly moved between Kathryn’s story and the story of the previous owner, Roman Lyons, making me feel as if I was traveling between two times and worlds.
Snow packed quite the story into just 116 pages when one considers the plot and depth of detail that is included. However, this framework can easily support additional development, and I would love to see the characters fleshed out a bit to have more dimension.
The Lyons offers readers a ghost story with a unique twist that blends the present with the past. Snow illustrates the power of fate and its ability to bring lovers together no matter what obstacles are in its path.
4.5 stars rounded to 5.
Read the full review at The Redhead Notes.
Snow did an excellent job of creating a dark and ominous mood by sprinkling the story with phenomena that may or may not have had a logical explanation. For example, did the door slam because a gust of wind caught it or because a ghostly force wanted attention? Is a random handprint on a window a remnant from a worker or a calling card of one from beyond the grave? In many ways, The Lyons is a mystery as Kathryn and the reader attempt to make sense of the house and its dark past.
As someone who loves historical fiction, I appreciated how Snow beautifully blended our modern world with the Victorian era. She effortlessly moved between Kathryn’s story and the story of the previous owner, Roman Lyons, making me feel as if I was traveling between two times and worlds.
Snow packed quite the story into just 116 pages when one considers the plot and depth of detail that is included. However, this framework can easily support additional development, and I would love to see the characters fleshed out a bit to have more dimension.
The Lyons offers readers a ghost story with a unique twist that blends the present with the past. Snow illustrates the power of fate and its ability to bring lovers together no matter what obstacles are in its path.
4.5 stars rounded to 5.
Read the full review at The Redhead Notes.
September 28, 2022
The Lyons by Kay Snow is based around an old huge house that is cursed and haunted. Just that alone made me want to read this book, and I wasn't disappointed. If you love old houses, you'll love reading this story. If you love ghost stories, then this book is definitely for you!
The characters are very likable and the story itself is well executed. I’m not a fast reader, but I read this book in only four sittings. It was so fun to read and hard to put down. It was beautifully written. I love a good ghost story and this is up there with the best. I can’t wait to see what else this author writes.
The characters are very likable and the story itself is well executed. I’m not a fast reader, but I read this book in only four sittings. It was so fun to read and hard to put down. It was beautifully written. I love a good ghost story and this is up there with the best. I can’t wait to see what else this author writes.
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