With a gothic style, Beneath His Silence weaves a suspenseful romance that captures the imagination.
Book Blurb
Second daughter of a baron—and a little on the mischievous side—Ella Pemberton is no governess. But the pretense is a necessity if she ever wishes to get inside of Wyckhorn Manor and attain the truth. Exposing the man who killed her sister is all that matters.
Lord Sedgewick knows there’s blood on his hands. Lies have been conceived, then more lies, but the price of truth would be too great. All he has left now is his son—and his hatred. Yet as the charming governess invades his home, his safe cocoon of bitterness begins to tear away.
Could Ella, despite the lingering questions of his guilt, fall in love with such a man? Or is she falling prey to him—just as her dead sister?
My Thoughts
Linder provides plenty of suspense and a gothic feel that reminds me a lot of Jaime Jo Wright. Though there were scenes I wish had been longer, the underlying mystery kept me engrossed as I tried to unravel the truth along with Ella.
Lord Sedgewick’s relationship with his son Peter immediately endeared him to me, and I found myself as eager to see him proven innocent as Ella was to prove him guilty.
The ending was satisfying, although I did pause for a moment due to Regency restrictions against marrying in-laws. But I can’t quibble over that because Ella and Sedgewick had already proven they were perfect for one another, so such questions were set aside.
Overall, Beneath Her Silence is a compelling story with a gothic feel that will endear readers who love Jaime Jo Wright.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
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