This is another delightful atmospheric historical dual timeline mystery from Callie Langridge. A wonderful new addition to a great series!

As always, Ms Langridge’s descriptions are impeccable and her sense of drama well demonstrated. The Mandeville Curse is another finely executed tale. I was quickly drawn into the memorable locations and effortlessly transported back and forth between 1876 and 1937. I particularly enjoyed the Canadian scenes (my birth home!) and could picture the items and charms unique to the areas. And the romance!

The characterisation of Charles and Hettie were beautifully and carefully crafted. I enjoyed each of their journeys externally and internally. It is easy to see the reasons behind their actions and the consistency of their movements. Their dialogue reflected appropriately their needs, thoughts and dreams. In other words, these dynamic characters fit well in their story worlds. Research is thorough, antique items believably presented and utilised. I was captivated by the mystery and, as before, the unique aspect of Hill House, a character that never fails to impress and intrigue me with its mystical happenings and ability to help those in need. But as one character says to another: ‘…this house needed you as much as you needed it…”

There are many memorable phrases such as “People had to earn a place in other people’s lives” commented by photojournalist Hettie Turner. Stella the cat, though, is outside of the people rules and certainly stole her heart from the start and offered her companionship as a comforter in her new position at the ancestral home of the Mandevilles. Hettie like others, who visit the Hill House, are trying to escape and recover from (even if temporarily) a painful experience. Her parents send her here in hopes that being a visitor at this atmospheric mystical dwelling, will help her overcome the grief she experienced after the peculiar death of her young protégé.

The Mandeville household is also struggling to deal with the loss of world traveller Sir Charles Mandeville. Hettie’s new job is to catalogue the eclectic antiquities left behind by this intriguing man, but it opens a door on a rare and strange world. She learns much about the family’s history and the curse that surrounds them. But is there any truth to the legend? Well, there certainly are lots of strange happenings at the cottage that seem unexplainable which play havoc with her head. For Hettie normally is a person dictated by reason, not emotions but is challenged by the events. While the mystery deepens and the story progresses, she is exposed to unusual mystical incidents.

There is a wonderful colourful support cast in both timelines that keep the story moving with twists and turns! There are some reappearances from the previous books and a villain that keeps returning but Elliot’s words ring true: ‘Heroes often hide their good deeds. Only cowards shout about themselves.’ And Rhys is a protective, kind, handsome and compassionate true gentleman. He understands that women need time to explore and fulfill her destinies.

There are a couple of beautiful eternal romances at the heart of this story in both timelines. There are some stunning secrets, too! I really loved how everything exquisitely came together for the ending. A true triumph that left my heart bursting with positive emotions! The Mandeville Curse is a definite must read paranormal passionate mystery. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for a review copy.

This is the fourth book in the Mandeville mystery series and it certainly did not disappoint. I didn’t think that Callie could top her last book but oh boy she did in great style.
If you are familiar with the stories in this series it is nice to meet up with some characters again and learn more about old friends.
As per the other books it follows a time slip theme .
Absolutely brilliant

Thank you to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for the arc of this book
1937. When her young protégé is killed in suspicious circumstances, celebrated photojournalist Hettie Turner is wracked with guilt. Desperate to escape her grief, she travels to the distant Hill House to help with an unusual request.
She goes to catalogue the late Charles Mandeville's collection. Not long after strange things begin to happen.
First this book is exceptionally well written with an immense amount of knowledge and detail of artifacts, history and shows the extensive research carried out by the author. It's staggering and impressive.
The plot itself is well executed, slow pace which is fitting for the storey.
Immersive back story and character depth.
With an ending that had me thinking for a while and sort of tugged on my heart. Definitely not whay I was expecting albeit perfect.
Kerry Kennedy Author

The book is set in the Mandeville property. It started in October 1936 and finished in 1944. Hettie is a photographer who lost a friend during one of Mosely's many fascist demonstrations. She was devasted by this and stopped taking pictures. Then, she is called to take photos of the late Sir Mandeville collection. During her time at the Mandeville property, she finds her way back to taking pictures. The story is mainly focused on describing places, people and so on.

When a female photojournalist feels responsible for the murder of her young assistant, she abandons her camera and her work to return to her parents' home. When she is asked to visit the estate of her late grandfather's good friend in order to photograph and help catalog his extensive collection of worldwide oddities, she reluctantly picks up her camera again. Strange things happen in the cottage where the gentleman's collection is stored. Is there a curse, or can Hettie Turner discern who or what is behind all the mysterious happenings?

Though I have not read any of the other titles in this series, book 4 stands alone just fine. The book maintains a moderate pace with gradually building suspense -- just enough for a good bedtime read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

The Mandeville Curse is an eerie dual timeline. A slow start, the novel picked up speed over halfway through. It is written in the narrative voice with limited dialogue. Descriptive language helps to visualize the story. Strong characters who are not afraid of being unique.

Releases Jan. 9th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

⭐ 3.5 from me!

Let me just say, The Mandeville Curse took me by surprise. It starts a little slow, but the story and writing were enough to keep me turning the pages.

This is the fourth book in the series, but don’t worry—you can absolutely start here without reading the others. The story kicks off with Hettie grieving the loss of her protégée, and she’s tasked with cataloging all his treasures as a way to help her heal. What follows is a mix of mystery, emotions, and some twists I didn’t see coming.

There are a few flashbacks woven into the historical storyline, which added depth to the mystery and helped piece everything together. I loved the historical context, the layers of the curse (although I wish we spent more time on it!), and the way the time shifts enriched the narrative.

While it wasn’t a perfect read for me—the story felt repetitive at times—it’s still worth checking out if you love mysteries with a hint of historical fiction and emotional depth.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author & Storm publishing for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Wasn't sure how I felt about this book at first. But I kept going, and was very glad I did. Hettie and both her story and the story she uncovers just gets under your skin. Wonderful.

Callie has a knack of creating descriptive images that you can see through your minds eye.
I have loved The Mandeville series: especially as various times in history (policitcal and social) has been slightly mentioned. Callie cleverly manages to write across different eras and they bring the story together.
The value of lifetime friendships comes through the pages. This particularly comes through the various characters that have been incorporated in the books.
Hettie, what a strong female character, who knew what she wanted.
Hopefully the Mandeville series will continue.

Escaping to Mandeville House Hettie Turner wants to leave the death of her friend behind her. She decides to try to regroup by helping out friends of the family. Since Hettie is a photo journalist. Her parents feel she would be able to help out some friends and catalog the antiques that their friend who has recently passed away.

Hettie starts diving into her work and keeps herself busy. She stumbles upon something very interesting.. She finds that there is a curse that has been associated with the family. The curse is somehow attached to one of the antiques that she is cataloging. Strange things start happening but Hettie keeps at the job at hand. Hettie also finds Rhys, could he be the man for he? What else can happen while she is working?

I liked the character, there is a lot to her. She is determined and seeks to find answers. This book has a little of everything. It is the fourth in the series. I would have liked to have read the other three before this one. I wouldn’t hold that against the review. It was enjoyable. It was interesting and I would recommend it.

Thank you, NetGalley for the ARC.

When Saul, Hattie's protege is killed she finds comfort at Mandeville house.

She stumbles across a mystery and here is where the story really begins.

I just adored this book.it is a beautfully told tale and wonderfully written.
I have not read the the series but this stands well as a standalone. I will go and discover the other books as this is dr=efinitely a series I know I will enjoy.

Although part of a series, this works well as a standalone book. It is 1937, and Hetty is devastated after her young friend Saul is assaulted and killed. There is also a liaison that she is ashamed of. When she goes to a family friend's home to take photos, quite mysterious things start happening. We also find out the backstory of her grandfather and his friends. This is a story about finding yourself, helping others, healing and redemption. It comes together quite well in the end, and there is a very satisfying epilogue. The main characters Hetty and Rhys were believable and sensible. There was a bit of supernatural, but not enough to ruin the story. The historical background made for interesting reading. Thanks to NetGalley for a chance to read and review this book.

This was a strong fourth novel in the Mandeville Mystery series, it had that concept that I enjoyed from the previous books. The characters were great and worked with the story being told. I enjoyed going through this and had that mystery element that I wanted. Callie Langridge has a great way of telling the stories and was glad I got to read this.

Not having read the previous novels in the series, I didn't feel it was necessary for reading this 4th installment. It's not a quick read, but I really enjoyed getting to know Hattie. I would recommend this to fans of historical fiction.

Thank you, NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the fourth installment of the Mandeville House series and I think my favorite. No need to read all the others to dig into this, but helpful to know that this house is unique and that time travel IS possible in this world.
I have loved that the house plays a big part in each book, and is a character of it's own. Mandeville helps those in need. Sometimes that need is love, and the storylines of all three are fantastic.

In this edition, our FMC is Hettie Turner. It's 1937 and her protege has died suspiciously so in her guilt and grief she flees to the Mandeville House as a distraction, she's been called on for an unusual task.

Hettie is my favorite of all the main characters in this series. She's determined and smart as a whip. As Hettie sets to the task of cataloging antiques collected by the head of house, she learns he recently passed, and something about the family dynamics if off.

I don't want to spoil the rest, but this is light enough to move through quickly, but emotional enough to have me cry a few tears, I highly recommend it. Since it is not set to release until January 2025, all the more reason to grab the first three is the series and start them ASAP.

I was invited to review this book by the publisher. This is the fourth installment in a series, but reading the others before this book is not necessary to understand the flow of the book. This book is set in 1937, and follows Hettie, a photojournalist who's understudy dies suspiciously. She goes to Hill House to get away from her sadness. Hill House is the family home of the Mandeville family, and Hettie is supposed to help catalog the antiques secured by the head of the household who has recently passed. As Hettie delves into her task, she also learns of a legend that a curse has struck the family due to a curse on one of the antiques. Stranger things then start to happen as Hettie gets deeper into her task.

This was a good atmospheric read, and I enjoyed the mystery surrounding the different artifacts and the hold on the house and family. It was a unique method to present the storyline. I especially loved the character of Hettie; she was a stronger, independent woman who was not afraid to pursue what she wanted, and I appreciated how the author depicted this character. This was an enjoyable read that I am interested to pursue the other books in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.