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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
About the author
Kay Snow
19 books2 followersAward-winning author Kay Snow refuses to be boxed into just one genre. Writing from her home in Brontë Country, Yorkshire, she lets her imagination lead the way, crafting everything from heartwarming historical comedy-dramas to atmospheric gothic fiction.
Her versatile bookshelf spans multiple styles to suit every reader's mood. For those who love wartime camaraderie, her historical comedy-dramas – including THE LAND ARMY GIRLS ARE HERE and DEIGHTONBY STREET – transport audiences straight into the heart of 1944 working-class communities. For readers drawn to dark, suspenseful mysteries, her debut gothic novel, THE LYONS, uncovers the deep secrets of brooding Victorian mansions.
Kay's storytelling first gained global recognition when she won Yahoo's international writing competition, leading to her fiction being featured in a podcast series narrated by Hollywood actress Megalyn Echikunwoke. Today, her universally loved books have been translated into six languages.
Whether she is writing about resilient wartime women, gothic mysteries, or her current laugh-out-loud diary project, Kay is always keeping her readers guessing on what she will create next.
When she isn't at her desk spinning her next unexpected tale, she can be found exploring the Yorkshire moors or unwinding with a book and a well-deserved glass of rosé.
To stay updated on Kay's latest releases and see what she is currently reading, please click the 'Follow Author' button here on Goodreads!
Her versatile bookshelf spans multiple styles to suit every reader's mood. For those who love wartime camaraderie, her historical comedy-dramas – including THE LAND ARMY GIRLS ARE HERE and DEIGHTONBY STREET – transport audiences straight into the heart of 1944 working-class communities. For readers drawn to dark, suspenseful mysteries, her debut gothic novel, THE LYONS, uncovers the deep secrets of brooding Victorian mansions.
Kay's storytelling first gained global recognition when she won Yahoo's international writing competition, leading to her fiction being featured in a podcast series narrated by Hollywood actress Megalyn Echikunwoke. Today, her universally loved books have been translated into six languages.
Whether she is writing about resilient wartime women, gothic mysteries, or her current laugh-out-loud diary project, Kay is always keeping her readers guessing on what she will create next.
When she isn't at her desk spinning her next unexpected tale, she can be found exploring the Yorkshire moors or unwinding with a book and a well-deserved glass of rosé.
To stay updated on Kay's latest releases and see what she is currently reading, please click the 'Follow Author' button here on Goodreads!
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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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