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Millicent Foxboro is haunted. Not by ghosts but by the anguish of her past and the uncertainty of her future. After all, even in the progressive year of 1928, most people would balk at hiring a woman who’d spent two months in a mental ward for traumatic amnesia. So when an uncommon assistantship to a reclusive Professor of mythology falls into her lap with an ungodly salary attached, her desperation for stability overrides her cautious nature. To Millie’s dismay, the widowed Professor Callum Hughes and his estate, Willowfield, are more than she bargained for. The once magnificent home, known for its sprawling gardens and dazzling parties, is falling to pieces after the death of the professor’s fragile wife. What’s more, the staff has been reduced to the only three people not frightened away by rumors of ghosts, leaving the halls empty and languishing in bitter memories. The professor himself is a grim, intense man with unclear expectations, unpredictable moods, and hungry eyes that ignite Millie’s own dormant passions. The closer she finds herself drawn to Professor Hughes and his strange world of flowers and folklore, the more the house closes in, threatening to reveal her secrets. But the professor is keeping secrets of his own and the most dangerous of all is hers to discover.
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0 0Review of "The Cruel Dark" by Bea Northwick
Disclaimer: I received an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for providing an honest and unbiased review.
Let me start by saying that "The Cruel Dark" is an absolutely phenomenal read. It's a literary cocktail of spice, horror, romance, mystery, and unexpected twists and turns. Our protagonist, Millicent, carries a family history burdened with secrets that no one would desire, yet her fiery spirit yearns for the love and passion that every person craves.
This book is unequivocally deserving of a five-star rating. As I reflect on my notes and the rollercoaster of emotions it evoked, my heart still lurches from the profound revelations that unfolded by the story's conclusion.
An excerpt from the book perfectly captures the intense emotions within its pages:
"You're trembling."
"Do you like it?" I had intended to insult him, to imply once more that he was the monstrous figure I had accused him of being. But my voice betrayed my true feelings, laden with an undeniable yearning, and it escaped as a mere whisper.
His hand found its way to the door handle, turning the lock.
"Yes," he replied...
In summary, "The Cruel Dark" is a literary gem that skillfully weaves together various genres and emotions, leaving readers captivated from start to finish. Bea Northwick has crafted a masterpiece that resonates long after the final page is turned.
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