Monday, February 14, 2022

Twilight at Moorington Cross

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WILSON, ABIGAIL
TWILIGHT AT MOORINGTON CROSS

Amelia Pembroke is in a unique position in Regency England. She can obtain financial freedom. But in order to do so, she must marry one of two gentlemen. The trouble is, she might be falling in love with another man entirely.

1819, Kent, England -- Everything changed the moment Amelia became heiress to Moorington Cross. A young widow and patient at Cluett's Mesmeric Hospital, Amelia is stunned to learn that her doctor -- and the only father figure she's ever known -- has altered his will naming her his primary beneficiary. Such an opportunity is beyond what any Regency-era woman could dare to dream -- especially one with a sleeping disorder that find her falling asleep at the most random of times.

There is, however, a perplexing condition attached to the will: she must wed one of two named men, wholly unknown to her. Doing so would prove her with a secure future. But how can she marry one of these men when her heart is intrigued by the charming solicitor, Mr. Hawkins?

Everything takes on a new sense of urgency -- and danger -- when Mr. Cluett is found dead in his bedchamber only hours after announcing his updated will. Now Amelia only has thirty days to decide which man she will marry. But she is just as determined to uncover the truth of her benefactor's demise with the help of Mr. Hawkins. After all, this sudden turn of events couldn't merely be a coincidence -- could it?

From award-winning author Abigail Wilson, Twilight at Moorington Cross is a mysterious Regency romance full of intrigue, mesmeric treatments, and abandoned corridors that proves love is the greatest testament of all.

My Review:

Atmospheric and mysterious and deliciously intriguing. I mean, there are mysteries you don't even know are mysteries until they're solved! And the revelations keep coming right up to the very end.

Love the obscure historical details Wilson brings to light in this novel. I actually googled mesmeric to get a better understanding of the kind of treatments Amelia is undergoing. Mind boggling, that's all I'm going to say about that! And what an interesting affliction to place upon a Regency heroine. Amelia's life has been difficult, she's been judged and found wanting and eventually tucked away out of sight. She's thankful for finding a safe place to land under the compassionate (if misguided!) care of Dr. Cluett...until his outlandish proposal for securing her future. 

Married to a stranger?! No worries, Amelia, the good doctor has chosen two unlikely candidates and you get to choose! So I'm settling in to enjoy all that lovely emotional turmoil (and the welcome distraction of a certain charming solictor) when her benefactor's sudden and suspicious death throws the whole household into turmoil. 

Giddy shiver. Moortington Cross is delightfully creepy and mysterious. It seems that every one has a secret to hide, including the house itself (!) and Amelia's determined to discover them all so she can make a sensible decision about her future. And she has a whole month to do so! No pressure there at all.

Compelling read from start to finish!

Goal Updates: #5 Diversifying my reading, Uk setting, heroine with chronic condition

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Twilight at Moorington Crossleave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday February 19 2022. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck

36 comments:

  1. I have enjoyed Abigail's other novels and look forward to reading this one.

    nina4sm/at/gmail/cot/com

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    1. She knows how to weave a story together. Good luck, Sylvia!

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  2. I’ve never read any of her books, but I’ve thought they looked good and I think one of my sisters would probably really enjoy them as well.

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    1. I think you'd enjoy her, Elly. Won't know 'til you try, right? Good luck!

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  3. The mysterious element has me intrigued, Kav. Count me in! :)

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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    1. I love a history mystery! Good luck, Cheryl!

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  4. I've heard from several sources that this is a good one! Thanks for the review and giveaway opportunity! iwant2save34 at gmail dot com

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    1. You have good sources, Beauty. :-) Good luck!

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  5. Love a good mystery!
    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. Me too -- especially in the Regency era. Good luck, Melanie!

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  6. I’ve read her books and enjoyed them. Thank you for sharing. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  7. Excellent review, KAV!
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  8. Yay!! Another book by Abigail Wilson, and does TWILIGHT AT MOORINGTON CROSS ever sound like a winner! Thanks for the great review, Kav! I can't wait to read this book! Perfect for passing these cold winter days! :)

    nj(dot)bossman(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Brrr, to these cold winter days. Reading is the perfect past time for sure. Good luck, Alison!

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  9. Would love to win and read this book. rrwalter34atgmaildotcom

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  10. This one is already on my want-to-read list!

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    1. Yep, it went on mine the second I saw it during Reader's Choice Week. :-) Good luck, Trixi!

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  11. I have never read one of hers!! Oh my and this one looks so amazing!!
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    1. Oooooohhhh, this is the perfect place to start. Good luck, Sarah!

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  12. "TWILIGHT AT MOORINGTON CROSS" sounds awesome! I love creepy, mysterious and secrets. :)

    Thank you for the wonderful chance to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. You'll love this book then, Kay. Good luck!

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  13. I have not read this author before but have heard so many wonderful things about this book! cilydav at hotmail dot com

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  14. Marrying one of two unknown men... what a choice! But it sounds like the good doctor is trying to look out for her.

    pattymh20009at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Hey, but at least she had a choice. lol Good luck, Patty!

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  15. I have yet to read a book by Abigail Wilson but it sounds like I need to change that. Twilight at Moorington Cross seems like a book I'd really enjoy. Thanks for your review and giveaway.

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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  16. Love the review!! Can't wait to read!! Thnx Kav!!

    angiepool1606(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. I've enjoyed the books I've read by this author! Thanks for the giveaway!

    colorvibrant at gmail dot com

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  18. Oh my goodness, this sounds soooo good. I've gotten into historical mysteries in the last year and half and I can't believe I hadn't already looked into this one. Count me in.
    tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Counted! You're going to love it, Terrill. Good luck!

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