"Two people will find a way to be together despite the outside forces that strive to drive them apart"
Reviewed by Leanne Davis
Posted September 21, 2009
Romance Historical
Catherine Weston's life has been a hard one. She once
lived a life of luxury but her lover was a manipulative,
controlling man. His death frees her from her prison but
leaves her penniless. She answers a plea from a her only
friend at school to come and take care of her. Catherine
heads to Cairncroft Abbey to care for Madeline. Madeline rescued Catherine when she was buried alive.
After that, the two spent all their time together. None of
the other girls at school were friendly so the two misfits
become fast friends. Since she has nowere else to go, the
Abbey offers her respite from the malicious gossip
surrounding her husband's death. At Cairncroft, Madeline spends all her time in bed
convinced that someone is trying to poison her. Madeline
warns her to stay away from Gabriel St. Aubyn. Even though
they are cousins, the two detest each other. Madeline
whispers stories of unexplained deaths. The housekeeper warns Catherine about the girls who have
been killed and cut apart after death. Even with all the
warnings, Catherine finds herself inexplicably drawn to
Gabriel. Each has learned to present a stoic facade to the
world as they dealth with the gossip that follows them. Gabriel St. Aubyn's life has been extremely difficult. He
was only able to survive his childhood with a strong
determination and an ability to separate himself from his
surroundings. He is intrigued by Catherine Weston. She is
a beautiful woman but her air of calmness and unflappablity
intrigue him. When his cousin appears at the Abbey and more bodies are
discovered, Catherine is forced to consider that one of the
two men could be the killer. Events will lead to even more
disaster in the lives of all at Cairncroft. Ms. Silver has written a twisted, disturbing gothic which
will chill the reader. There are so many potential
villains that the ending will become a big surprise. I used to love gothics but this one was a little too much
for me. While I was engrossed in the story, I found some
of the story too disturbing to really say I enjoyed it.
SUMMARY
With Just One Glance… The vast, dense forest
and murky lake that surround Cairncroft Abbey aren't the
only menacing elements that envelop the estate. For a dark
history lies behind its walls—where secrets and evil still
linger… She Falls… Catherine Weston
arrives at Cairncroft Abbey to visit her childhood friend
Madeline St. Aubyn whose health seems to deteriorate with
each passing day. Even stranger, Madeline appears to grow
more nervous whenever she is in the presence of her cousin,
Gabriel. But Gabriel has quite a different effect on
Catherine—stirring a longing deep within her…
Under His Dangerous Spell… Gabriel St.
Aubyn is haunted by the curse that has plagued his family
for decades. Living with the constant torment that he too
will succumb to it one day, he has resigned himself to a
solitary existence. Yet when he meets Catherine, he cannot
resist her company—or his growing desire for her. But when a
young woman is found dead, Catherine cannot ignore the link
between this horrific crime and Gabriel. Is he the tender,
charismatic man she loves—or a sinister stranger waiting to
make her his next victim?…
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