BOOK BY: Abigail Wilson
Another spine-tingling regency mystery read by Abigail Wilson. Readers are kept turning the pages in this latest release as a tale of dark family secrets unravel in the most peculiar way.
Moorington Cross is where patients go as a last resort to try a therapy called mesmerism. I’d never heard of this, so naturally I looked it up. Abigail Wilson does an excellent job describing the methods and results (or lack thereof) that was a rage for a while in Europe. Factual figures are mentioned, highlighting their work in history.
Amelia Pembroke suffers from an incurable condition, which resembles epilepsy (though it isn’t clarified in the novel). She’s a long time patient at Moorington Cross and is surprised to discover she’s been named in the will of the current resident doctor. A murder and explicit stipulations in the will topple Amelia’s life, as well as those residing in the hospital.
This story is filled with fuzzy connections that will both surprise and shock readers. A chilling search through hidden passages and a murderer roaming free will keep readers on edge until everything is revealed.
An excellent, suspenseful read with a side of romance.
I received a copy of the book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.