![]() Harvey's writing is witty and brings headstrong, irreverent Violet to life." - Publishers Weekly "Harvey keeps the narrative moving smoothly and well as she weaves romance, suspense and even a bit of comedy into the story. ![]() ![]() The ghosts are genuinely creepy, the leading men are deliciously swoonworthy, and the ending is appropriately happy, making this a perfect accompaniment to a stormy night and a nice spot of tea." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Harvey (the Drake Chronicles) delivers a fun adventure in the form of a Victorian mystery novel that captures the feel (and the flaws) of the age. ![]() "Harvey brings together with aplomb all the quintessential elements of a classic Victorian gothic: the beautiful but fortuneless heroine looking for a better life, the rambling estate with too many secrets, the suspicious-looking death of yet another beautiful girl, and, finally, the promise of a sultry and forbidden romance. ![]()
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