(Gothic Historical Romance About a Female
Inventor Set in the 1900s on the Coast of England)
PAULA'S REVIEW:
This was an awe-inspiring book that had a mysterious mansion as a setting. With vibrant words, the author weaves a spellbinding story that packs a spiritual punch. The steampunk vibes draw you into its fantasy-like atmosphere but it is completely believable. The characters are diverse, from a pirate/butler, to grasping relatives after an inheritance, to a girl who just wants to connect with the inventor of Blakely house.
The whole mystery of inventor Emmet Sinclair, speaks to the mystery of the Creator of the Universe and all that it holds. “It is not about how, it is about Who!” Sydney reconnects with God as she comes to see His presence in the beauty of the natural world. She realizes He has had His hand on her throughout her life, even bringing Andre into it.
I loved every minute of reading this exquisite story and the evidence of God within its pages. This was beyond 5 stars for me.
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Revell on behalf of the author via NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*Beyond 5 stars and a strong faith thread
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Revell on behalf of the author via NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*Beyond 5 stars and a strong faith thread
BackCover Blurb:
A clever young woman, a contested will, and an estate that does not easily give up its secrets.
It is 1901 when clockmaker and tinker Sydney Forrester receives a most unusual inheritance. Blakely House, the island estate of an estranged uncle she's never met, seems almost alive, revealing and hiding its secrets at will. It is filled with remarkable inventions, including an intriguing unfinished automaton Sydney is itching to get her skilled hands on.
The estate is also home to a number of peculiar people--including two men intent on removing this interloper from the island. Convinced that Sydney has something to do with their uncle's death, the late master's nephews contest the will and work against their cousin at every turn.
Sydney finds a sometimes-ally in the estate's butler, an ex-adventurer who ran aground on the island years ago. But when a mysterious man washes ashore with a stunning surprise that upsets everything, Sydney must prove she has inherited the late master's brilliance as well as his property--or someone else will.
A clever young woman, a contested will, and an estate that does not easily give up its secrets.
It is 1901 when clockmaker and tinker Sydney Forrester receives a most unusual inheritance. Blakely House, the island estate of an estranged uncle she's never met, seems almost alive, revealing and hiding its secrets at will. It is filled with remarkable inventions, including an intriguing unfinished automaton Sydney is itching to get her skilled hands on.
The estate is also home to a number of peculiar people--including two men intent on removing this interloper from the island. Convinced that Sydney has something to do with their uncle's death, the late master's nephews contest the will and work against their cousin at every turn.
Sydney finds a sometimes-ally in the estate's butler, an ex-adventurer who ran aground on the island years ago. But when a mysterious man washes ashore with a stunning surprise that upsets everything, Sydney must prove she has inherited the late master's brilliance as well as his property--or someone else will.
Revell Publishing, April, 2025
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