Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released.
I found out about this book when the publisher emailed me a sign up for the blog tour. Unfortunately I've taken on more ARCs than I can handle at the moment but I added it to my TBR when I get the chance...
By Diana Biller
Historical Fiction
eBook, Paperback, audiobook, 352 Pages
October 8, 2019 by St. Martin's Griffin
Blurb
Historical Fiction
eBook, Paperback, audiobook, 352 Pages
October 8, 2019 by St. Martin's Griffin
Blurb
A young widow restores a dilapidated mansion with the assistance of a charming, eccentric genius, only to find the house is full of dangerous secrets in this effervescent Gilded Age debut novel
It's 1875, and Alva Webster has perfected her stiff upper lip after three years of being pilloried in the presses of two continents over fleeing her abusive husband. Now his sudden death allows her to return to New York to make a fresh start, restoring Liefdehuis, a dilapidated Hyde Park mansion, and hopefully her reputation at the same time. However, fresh starts aren't as easy as they seem, as Alva discovers when stories of a haunting at Liefdehuis begin to reach her. But Alva doesn't believe in ghosts. So when the eccentric and brilliant professor, Samuel Moore, appears and informs her that he can get to the bottom of the mystery that surrounds Liefdehuis, she turns him down flat. She doesn't need any more complications in her life―especially not a handsome, convention-flouting, scandal-raising one like Sam.
Unfortunately, though Alva is loath to admit it, Sam, a pioneer in electric lighting and a member of the nationally-adored Moore family of scientists, is the only one who can help. Together, the two delve into the tragic secrets wreathing Alva's new home while Sam attempts to unlock Alva's history―and her heart.
Set during the Gilded Age in New York City, The Widow of Rose House is a gorgeous debut by Diana Biller, with a darkly Victorian Gothic flair and an intrepid and resilient American heroine guaranteed to delight readers.
It's 1875, and Alva Webster has perfected her stiff upper lip after three years of being pilloried in the presses of two continents over fleeing her abusive husband. Now his sudden death allows her to return to New York to make a fresh start, restoring Liefdehuis, a dilapidated Hyde Park mansion, and hopefully her reputation at the same time. However, fresh starts aren't as easy as they seem, as Alva discovers when stories of a haunting at Liefdehuis begin to reach her. But Alva doesn't believe in ghosts. So when the eccentric and brilliant professor, Samuel Moore, appears and informs her that he can get to the bottom of the mystery that surrounds Liefdehuis, she turns him down flat. She doesn't need any more complications in her life―especially not a handsome, convention-flouting, scandal-raising one like Sam.
Unfortunately, though Alva is loath to admit it, Sam, a pioneer in electric lighting and a member of the nationally-adored Moore family of scientists, is the only one who can help. Together, the two delve into the tragic secrets wreathing Alva's new home while Sam attempts to unlock Alva's history―and her heart.
Set during the Gilded Age in New York City, The Widow of Rose House is a gorgeous debut by Diana Biller, with a darkly Victorian Gothic flair and an intrepid and resilient American heroine guaranteed to delight readers.
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What do you think? Will you be checking this one out?
What do you think? Will you be checking this one out?
Sounds like a great debut novel! Who doesn't like a darkly gothic theme with a resilient heroine!
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I really like the sounds of this one! Great pick.
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Me too! Me too! I was really close to featuring this book today, but didn't. I do want to really read it though. It sounds so good! Perfect for this time of year. I hope to love it when you read it!
ReplyDeleteI think this one sounds good as well. And the cover is pretty cool. Great choice.
ReplyDeleteOooh! This sounds like an interesting book! Great pick!
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Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
Oh this sounds like it might be good. I'll have to see how initial feedback for it is and maybe add it to my Nov TBR (Oct is packed).
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