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A review by amym84
Silent on the Moor by Deanna Raybourn
5.0
Silent on the Moor could almost be considered the third book in a trilogy (even though there are at least two more books and a short story in the series after this one). A lot of storylines started at the beginning of the series is followed through especially where Brisbane's past is involved.
Brisbane quite Julia's father's home after Christmas and went on to purchase his own estate, Grimsgrave trying to get far away from Julia Grey. At the end of [b:Silent in the Sanctuary|1943742|Silent in the Sanctuary (Lady Julia, #2)|Deanna Raybourn|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1266933194s/1943742.jpg|1946375] Brisbane writes to Portia and asks her to come and assist him in furnishing his neew home. He specifically asks Portia not to mention this to Julia and not to bring her along. Of course we all know that Julia being who she is, she decides to accompany her sister without an invitation.
When they arrive at Grimsgrave there is definitely an air of mystery about the place. It is in a very remote area from the village and doesn't get a lot of visitors. The women of the former owner, the Allenbys, are still in residence awaiting Brisbane to provide a place for them to now stay since they are no longer entitiled to the property. Of course Julia, Portia, and Valerius come for a visit and the past starts to uncover itself. Despite all of that, Julia is determined to get Brisbane to confess his feelings for her one way or another. Prepared to have the status of their relationship figured out before she leaves.
Deanna Raybourn does a great job of setting up the mysteries. They are always very intricate. While there are some things that are very predictable, she does manage to throw in some surprising twists and turns here and there.
I do like Julia as a character. I like that despite everything she is a very strong character. I like that we finally get a resolution to Julia and Brisbane's relationship. Raybourn has built up the tension and the connection between these characters for three books now. I was afraid she would try to extend this further but I'm happy things get figured out. The scenes with them together are definitely always fun to read. I look forward to continuing this series, interested to see where she takes the characters now. Until Then!
Brisbane quite Julia's father's home after Christmas and went on to purchase his own estate, Grimsgrave trying to get far away from Julia Grey. At the end of [b:Silent in the Sanctuary|1943742|Silent in the Sanctuary (Lady Julia, #2)|Deanna Raybourn|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1266933194s/1943742.jpg|1946375] Brisbane writes to Portia and asks her to come and assist him in furnishing his neew home. He specifically asks Portia not to mention this to Julia and not to bring her along. Of course we all know that Julia being who she is, she decides to accompany her sister without an invitation.
When they arrive at Grimsgrave there is definitely an air of mystery about the place. It is in a very remote area from the village and doesn't get a lot of visitors. The women of the former owner, the Allenbys, are still in residence awaiting Brisbane to provide a place for them to now stay since they are no longer entitiled to the property. Of course Julia, Portia, and Valerius come for a visit and the past starts to uncover itself. Despite all of that, Julia is determined to get Brisbane to confess his feelings for her one way or another. Prepared to have the status of their relationship figured out before she leaves.
Deanna Raybourn does a great job of setting up the mysteries. They are always very intricate. While there are some things that are very predictable, she does manage to throw in some surprising twists and turns here and there.
I do like Julia as a character. I like that despite everything she is a very strong character. I like that we finally get a resolution to Julia and Brisbane's relationship. Raybourn has built up the tension and the connection between these characters for three books now. I was afraid she would try to extend this further but I'm happy things get figured out. The scenes with them together are definitely always fun to read. I look forward to continuing this series, interested to see where she takes the characters now. Until Then!