I loved this book! The setting, the suspense, the romance . . . everything was spot on. I grew up reading Victoria Holt novels and Abigail Wilson’s style reminds me a lot of Holt’s. I also really enjoyed Wilson’s debut novel, In the Shadow of Croft Towers, putting Wilson high up on my favorite current authors list.
Midnight on the River Grey pulled me in from the first line and never let go. I adore the Gothic mood Wilson sets throughout the whole story, and the way she weaves together history, fiction, suspense, and romance to give her readers a fast-paced yet intricate ride. There are lots of twists and turns along the way, and Wilson’s writing will keep you enthralled.
Rebecca is a spirited, relatable heroine and I really enjoyed her spunk. After the loss of her brother, she’s grieving, angry, and searching for answers. I felt her pain and cheered her on as she fought to discover the truth.
I loved Rebecca’s interactions with Lewis and their relationship grew at a good pace. One of my favorite things about Wilson’s writing is that she keeps the romance clean, but that doesn’t mean that it lacks chemistry. Rebecca and Lewis were both interesting characters who held their own on the page, and I was spellbound every time they encountered one another.
Five stars to Abigail Wilson for this wonderful story that is Gothic romance at its best! It’s safe to say I’m eagerly awaiting all of Wilson’s future books.
Synopsis
In this Gothic Regency romance Rebecca fears she has developed feelings for the man she swore to see hanged, her brother’s murderer.
After her brother’s mysterious death, Rebecca Hunter vows to expose the man she believes responsible: Mr. Lewis Browning—known by the locals as the Midnight Devil and by Rebecca as her new guardian.
Summoned to his reclusive country estate to await her London season, Rebecca plans her own secret investigation among the darkened corridors of the mysterious Greybourne Hall. Yet Lewis Browning is not as she once imagined, and his motivation is horribly unclear. Recurrent nightmares and Rebecca’s restless feelings are further complicated by the shadow of her mother’s prior descent into madness and wondering if she, too, will follow the same heartbreaking path.
Even as midnight rides, strange injuries, and further murders lead back to Mr. Browning, Rebecca can’t ignore the subtle turn of her heart. Has she fallen for the man she swore would pay for her brother’s death? And moreover, can she trust him with her uncertain future?
About the Author
Abigail Wilson combines her passion for Regency England with intrigue and adventure to pen historical mysteries with a heart. A Registered Nurse, chai tea addict, and mother of two crazy kids, Abigail fills her spare time hiking the National Parks, attending her daughter’s gymnastic meets, and curling up with a great book. In 2017, Abigail won WisRWA’s Fab Five contest and in 2016, ACFW’s First Impressions contest as well as placing as a 2017 finalist in the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and currently lives in Dripping Springs, Texas, with her husband and children.
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Thank you, CeCe! Wow, I’m overwhelmed by your kind words. I’m a huge Victoria Holt fan and to be compared to her is just such a huge compliment.
Abigail, You’re very welcome! Thank you for writing such wonderful books 😀 I can’t wait to read more from you!