From Library Journal
Carla Tregellas, a modern, sophisticated American woman, inherits the family mansion in Cornwall. The house--reminiscent of something in a Jane Austen novel--overlooks the craggy seacoast and is filled with hidden stairways and abandoned gardens. The unsolved disappearance of a resident two centuries earlier adds a Gothic touch, and Carla, intrigued, stays to investigate what could only be an ancestral curse. Along the way, she meets an assortment of characters who welcome her inquiries, although they seem to be warning her off the property at the same time. Though a bit far-fetched, this enjoyable story is an interesting commingling of modern romance and Gothic mystery. Reader Kate Harper's fine, quickly paced narration adds a delightful touch of life and uniqueness to the characters. The surprise ending is satisfying and intelligent. Recommended for all fiction collections.
- Susan B. Lamphier, Somerville P.L., Mass.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Ingram
From the New York Times bestselling author, Barbara Michaels, comes this tale of riveting suspense, chilling dreams, and unexpected romance. Carla Tregellas inherits the pride of her family name--a huge mansion on the cliffs of Cornwall. But when she arrives, the eccentric housekeeper advises Carla to leave at once, to deter a tragic and inevitable fate. HC: Fawcett.