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The Artist of Blackberry Grange

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The Artist of Blackberry Grange

By: Paulette Kennedy
Narrated by: Lauren Ezzo
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For a young caregiver in the Ozarks, an old house holds haunting memories in a ghostly novel about family secrets, sacrifice, and lost loves by the author of The Devil and Mrs. Davenport.

In the summer of 1925, the winds of change are particularly chilling for a young woman whose life has suddenly become unbalanced.

Devastated by her mother’s death and a cruel, broken engagement, Sadie Halloran learns that her great-aunt Marguerite, a renowned artist now in the throes of dementia, needs a live-in companion. Grasping at newfound purpose, Sadie leaves her desolate Kansas City boardinghouse for Blackberry Grange, Marguerite’s once-grand mansion sitting precariously atop an Arkansas bluff. Though Marguerite is a fading shell of the vibrant woman Sadie remembers, Marguerite is feverishly compelled to paint eerie, hallucinatory portraits of old lovers—some cherished, some regretted, and some beastly. All of them haunting.

With each passing night, time itself seems to shift with the shadows at Blackberry Grange. As truth and delusion begin to blur, Sadie must uncover the secrets that hold Marguerite captive to her past before reality—and Marguerite’s life—slips away entirely.

©2025 by Paulette Kennedy. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Ghosts Gothic Horror

Critic reviews

“Kennedy has created an appealing character whose change from selfishness to empathy [is] at the heart of the book…”—Historical Novels Review

“Original, exceptional, and a fascinating read from start to finish, The Artist of Blackberry Grange by Paulette Kennedy is an extraordinary novel…Especially and unreservedly recommended…”—Midwest Book Review

“The Artist of Blackberry Grange is an utter gothic delight. [Paulette Kennedy’s] signature use of an atmospheric Southern setting, evocative prose, and gothic suspense creates a winning combination. Kennedy keeps readers hooked until the very last page. Pitch-perfect pacing combined with very real—very human—characters make this a novel that will stick with you long after the final pages.”—Jess Armstrong, USA Today bestselling author of The Curse of Penryth Hall
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A somber story full of curiosity and the trials of the time. Magical and grand.

Time is a construct

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I had no idea what this book was going to be about. I got it as my AmazonFirst Reads pick. What a happy surprise. Not what I expected at all, but such a good story. The family secrets, the forgotten memories, and how Marguerite’s portraits told a forgotten story. Absolutely enjoyed it.

Happy surprise

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Deep, powerful, beautiful, and moving. Not at all my normal read but so enjoyable. Five stars.

Wow

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Totally not my typical read but it caught me by surprise. It was well written and kept me coming back to find out more.

Keep me in suspense

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I found myself on more than one occasion ready to quit. The story had some great elements but it was so far-fetched that I just couldn't really get invested.

This one was just ok...

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I thought I would try paranormal but I am not a fan even though I like this author. Hard no.

Too ghostly for me

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