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A review by kellyhager
Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt
2.0
I bought this because it was described as Jane Eyre + Rebecca. And I can see that, but it's the two of them as written by an author who is much less skilled.
It's about Martha Leigh, a new governess. She's on her way to this spooky old estate in Cornwall where she is to work for a man, Connan TreMellyn, and his young daughter, Alvean (which means "little Alice" in Cornish). The man's wife (also named Alice) may or may not be dead.
There's another little girl, Gilly, who is mute and seems to keep getting Martha and seemingly dead Alice confused.
And of course, there are spooky goings-on and Martha may or may not be going crazy when she feels people watching her all the time.
It was a fun read, but not a great one.
It's about Martha Leigh, a new governess. She's on her way to this spooky old estate in Cornwall where she is to work for a man, Connan TreMellyn, and his young daughter, Alvean (which means "little Alice" in Cornish). The man's wife (also named Alice) may or may not be dead.
There's another little girl, Gilly, who is mute and seems to keep getting Martha and seemingly dead Alice confused.
And of course, there are spooky goings-on and Martha may or may not be going crazy when she feels people watching her all the time.
It was a fun read, but not a great one.