Parting the Veil

A Novel

Some houses hold secrets that are meant to be kept forever...

When Eliza Sullivan inherits an estate from a recently deceased aunt, she leaves behind a grievous and guilt-ridden past in New Orleans for rural England and a fresh start. Eliza arrives at her new home and finds herself falling for the mysterious lord of Havenwood, Malcolm Winfield. Despite the sinister rumors that surround him, Eliza is drawn to his melancholy charm and his crumbling, once-beautiful mansion. With enough love, she thinks, both man and manor could be repaired.

Not long into their marriage, Eliza fears that she should have listened to the locals. There’s something terribly wrong at Havenwood Manor: Forbidden rooms. Ghostly whispers in the shadows. Strangely guarded servants. And Malcolm’s threatening moods, as changeable as night and day.

As Eliza delves deeper into Malcolm’s troubling history, the dark secrets she unearths gain a frightening power. Has she married a man or a monster? For Eliza, uncovering the truth will either save her or destroy her.

©2021 by Paulette Kennedy. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Well-written, the novel admirably recalls Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights and Henry James’s Portrait of a Lady.”—Historical Novel Society

“Complete with LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, the suspenseful story will delight fans of historical fiction, horror, and mystery with twist after twist after twist.”—Booklist

“If you love a gothic tale full of twists and turns and things that go bump in the night, Paulette Kennedy’s Parting the Veil is a not-to-be-missed treat. This debut is the perfect book to curl up with on a stormy night, but don’t expect to put it down easily. And don’t forget the Earl Grey and biscuits.”—Barbara Davis, bestselling author of The Last of the Moon Girls

Haunting

This story was beautifully read in audible by Siiri Scott! I loved Eliza and her strengths even though she was pregnant towards the end I was surprised she didn't miscarry after what she went through. The story of Ada and Bea was surprising. I loved it all and will read more books from Paulette Kennedy.

Amazing

I liked the whole ghost and mystery part of it and the ending was shocking g

Just okay for me

Story moved too slowly. A few too many storylines going on. Narrator did a good job, particularly on the Scottish accent.

Excellent Story, Incredible Narrator

This book was fantastic! But the real props here need to go to the incredible narrator! She flawlessly transitioned from a southern accent to a British one, then Scottish, and Irish, male, female....she did such an amazing job!

Merely okay

I'm being forced to write a review in 15 words in order to leave a rating. This is it.