The romance, suspense, and mystery tromp across the pages with predictable frequency, and there are enough dark looks and dark corridors for any gothic fan. Though the desire between Martha and Connan grows, Alice's tragic death continues to haunt them both and endanger any future they may have.Ī delightful combination of highbrow writing and lowbrow sentiments, Mistress of Mellyn is a guilt-free treat you can indulge in. Now familiar with Alvean, she feels herself falling for Connan. 'Mistress of Mellyn' is a book that absolutely drips with Daphne DuMaurier and Charlotte Bronte - the plain young woman, the brooding Byronic hero, sexy rivals, dark family secrets and half-hidden scandals, sinister suspicions, dark corridors, and a house overshadowed by the presence of a dead woman. As Martha tries to connect with Alvean, she researches the history of Mellyn, and discovers hidden family secrets that still haunt the present. As the departure of the three prior governesses suggests, Alvean is a difficult charge, though understandably so since the recent death of her mother, Alice. Our heroine Martha Leigh is a prim and freshly minted governess who has been hired by the remote and demanding Connan TreMellyn to care for his daughter Alvean. Part Jane Eyre, part Rebecca and all good, clean, campy fun, Mistress of Mellyn will keep you tearing through the pages, and looking for copies to lend out to friends. Originally published nearly 40 years ago, this gothic classic has been frightening, romancing, and winning fans ever since.
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