A haunting dual-timeline novel of two women in different time periods uncovering the secrets of an elaborate mansion haunted by the memory of a terrible wrong.
Tris is excited to start a new job and leave her past behind but is dismayed to find that it has followed her. I admired her for walking away from all she'd ever known for her newfound faith, and acting on her convictions. She finds herself working alongside her old ghost hunting team, Beck and her brother, Casper, to uncover what is really going on at the mansion rumored to be haunted by Civil War ghosts, and an elusive 100th door. Full of gothic vibes, I appreciated the strong faith, and the honesty with which Tris wrestled between loyalty and hope for freedom from the past.
Minnie Tipton comes to mansion after her father uproots them, selling everything to move there. But upon moving there, her father is beset by illness and rages, and the housekeeper seems to be harboring secrets, treating her coldly and usurping her place as lady of the house. She meets the mysterious Dexter, a quaker man, with suspicions about the house. Minnie tries to find answers about the house's terrible past, while seeing strange things and not knowing who to trust. The housekeeper was chillingly creepy, hot and cold, and impossible to predict. I liked Minnie, that she stepped out of her comfort zone, daring to hope for more than the role she had silently committed herself to.
A gripping and ghostly read, set in a haunted mansion turned bookshop. It definitely kept me on my toes, with complex characters, and unknown loyalties that had me guessing. The dual timelines entwined well, and I liked how it talked about not dabbling in darkness. Masterfully written with a resounding message of faith. Highly recommend!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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