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Parting the Veil

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Parting the Veil

By: Paulette Kennedy
Narrated by: Siiri Scott
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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. Ghosts Gothic Historical Historical Fiction Horror Romance Haunted Scary Mystery Romance England

Critic reviews

“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

Surprising Plot Twists • Compelling Storyline • Incredible Narrator • Suspenseful Elements • Intriguing Time Period
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I enjoyed this book, but as the story progressed, I started to get more confused. I didn’t fully understand what was happening with Malcom. Then trying to decide if what he was able to do and murder his family. Then she kept asking for the truth, and when he told it to her, she was flipping out. It was very dramatic at times, but also quite the mysterious and enjoyable

Quite the Book!

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Very good with twist and turns. Definitely great narrated
voices. very good story and plot

Enjoyable storyline

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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.

Haunting

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

Amazing

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

Just okay for me

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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!

Excellent Story, Incredible Narrator

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Very good! Narrator was very good. Story with a twist kept my interest. Definitely will recommend to others.

Great!

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I enjoyed this story from beginning to end. I realized what was happening before the main character did but I was still on the edge of my seat waiting to know what happens.

After the death of her parents, Eliza and her sister arrive in England for a fresh start and to take ownership of a home that was left to Eliza.

Her new home requires some repairs but with her sister by her side, she feels ready to take on this project.

Some of the local are friendly. But others only see her as competition for the eligible bachelors in town.

She is drawn to Malcolm. And when the other suitor threatens him they decide that marriage is the best way to protect themselves.

Once they move into his damaged estate odd things begin to happen.

Perfect little spooky read

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

Merely okay

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Lots of twists to the story so you didn’t know who or what to believe

Parting the veil

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