I thoroughly enjoyed this take on the old 70s era gothic romances. Feisty and endangered heroine? Check. Wounded, brooding hero? Lots and lots of plot twists, turns and misdirections? Check, check, and check. Highly recommended for those who (like me) enjoy this know nd of thing.

This review was based on an ARC ebook received in return for an honest and unbiased review

As always, I love this author!! She wrote yet another wonderful story! Reminded me a lot of Jane Eyre's story.

Marianne has lost her memory. She thinks her name is Marianne, but she's not really sure about that. Other than she is wearing a brooch that has that name. And, she's for a two year old boy with her. The other riders in the stagecoach say they heard her call him Thomas. She isn't wearing a ring so she knows he's not her child. She doesn't even have her purse with her. All she knows is that she has to stay hidden, her and the child. Something dark and foreboding is going to happen, she just knows it.
This is a great read. Had me thinking of the old gothic novels, which I absolutely love. The characters work well together. It's written with that time period in mind. It's interesting and compelling. You can't put it down!
5 Stars

In this book, Marianne wakes up after a carriage accident with no memory of who she is or where she is going. There is a child traveling with her, and they disembark in the middle of nowhere--a place Marianne herself requested but now cannot remember why.

She ends up staying at a place called Maulever Hall with an eccentric but kind older lady. Efforts to restore Marianne's memory are minimal. Instead, she becomes entrenched in the routine of the house, acting as companion to Mrs. Mauleverer. The old lady has a son she rarely sees, but, of course, he soon appears on the scene, a perfect example of the brooding, Rochester-like hero for a besotted Marianne. (I did find him a little too much a jerk for a while, though.)

I enjoyed this Regency romance very much, although I think it could have been a little shorter. It is well told and does not suffer from any annoying anachronisms or misplaced modern sentiments. However, it does feature a pair of characters who are in love but ready to believe the worst about each other, and their gullibility toward the end does stretch one's patience. Especially when the heroine quickly chooses on very flimsy proof to believe a man who she knows has lied to her before.

Also, when it was revealed who Marianne is, who the child is, and why they were on the run, I felt I should have figured it out much earlier. Many readers probably do. It's not a particularly surprising twist.

This book was easy to get into, charming and funny at times, and romantic in a brooding sort of way. Toward the end it had me speeding to find out what would happen next. I hope to read more by this author.

I received a digital copy of a new edition of this via NetGalley in exchange for a review. It did have a few distracting typos, but other than that I thought it was a great read.

This was an enjoyable read that kept me guessing until the end. I did think Marianne was rather easily persuaded but she was young and suffering from amnesia. As for Mark, he was more aware of things than he let on and he is very involved with the politics of the day and the unrest in the country. The story had a number of interesting characters and a few twists and turns. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It has been awhile since I read a good gothic romance with a lot of mystery thrown in. I am so glad I got the chance to read this one. It was very good! After waking up with no memory and escorting a young child, Marianne seems destitute. She soon meets Mrs. Maulever and the mystery begins. After many twists and turns, she discovers who she really is and also finds romance. Highly recommend if you like a good gothic mystery!

received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

This was a bit of fresh air, really enjoyed the story and the protagonist.Loved it would like to read more from the author