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摘要

American Carragh Ryan, an Irish scholar, is hired by Aidan Viscount Gallagher to catalog the library of Deeprath Castle, his family home in the mountains of County Wicklow. A centuries-old ghost, the Darkling Bride, is an unexpected complication. A more recent tragedy, the 20-year-old murders of the viscount's parents, adds another mystery. As they discover clues hidden by the beautiful Lady Jenny in the days leading up to her death, Carragh and Aidan come together in their search for the truth. History and geography combine in a luscious setting that features the surrounding countryside as well as a 700-year-old castle. Sarah Jane Drummey delivers a well-paced performance that adds to a compelling listening experience. VERDICT A balanced mystery with minor supernatural elements that moves inexorably to a surprising and satisfying conclusion. This gothic romantic suspense novel will appeal to Mary Stewart and Phyllis Whitney fans who have been pining for more. ["Eloquent, atmospheric, and suspenseful, this is the perfect read for fans of Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley": LJ 1/18 review of the Ballantine hc.]