Parting the Veil, Paulette Kennedy
Parting the Veil, Paulette Kennedy
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Parting the Veil

Author: Paulette Kennedy

Narrator: Siiri Scott

Unabridged: 12 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/01/2021

Synopsis

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.

About Paulette Kennedy

Originally from the Ozarks, Paulette Kennedy now lives with her family and their menagerie of pets in a quiet suburb of Los Angeles. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her tending her garden and trying to catch up with the looming stack of unread books next to her bed. You can connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh ~catching up slowly~ on January 09, 2022

In a Nutshell: This is a decent debut novel with great suspense and pace, but it attempts too much and therein lies its weakness. Story: 1899. New Orleans resident Eliza Sullivan has inherited an estate from a recently-deceased aunt in a small village in Hampshire, UK. She wants to escape her trouble......more

Goodreads review by J.M. on March 08, 2021

I was so fortunate to beta read this book over a year ago, and it still sticks with me. Paulette's beautiful imagery, lush details, and atmospheric story telling makes this novel unforgettable all on a gothic, well-researched historical backdrop. To top it off, she's incorporated twists and turns th......more

Goodreads review by Desirée on November 01, 2021

I stayed up much, much too late to finish the ARC I received of PARTING THE VEIL, and I have no regrets. This feminist and queer gothic romantic thriller was a fantastic read. It has beautiful prose and an atmosphere that I really sunk my teeth into—it’s the kind of writing that feeds you. As the my......more

Goodreads review by Brittany (hauntedbycandlelight) on October 07, 2021

If you haven’t heard me screaming about gothic literature loud enough, let me try again. 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗜𝗟 is the debut novel by Paulette Kennedy. It comes out NOVEMBER 1. Which is just in time for the temperature to drop, to grab your blanket, your warm beverage of choice, and of course, this book.......more

Goodreads review by Megan on April 20, 2021

I was lucky enough to beta read an early version of this novel, and it absolutely took my breath away. The characters are real, dynamic, and captivating. The gothic atmosphere is both chilling and mesmerizing in the best of ways. And the twists! It's rare that I'm surprised, but there were some thin......more

Quotes

“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

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