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Black Rabbit Hall
by Eve Chase
I really liked this story of a crumbling old Cornish mansion (Black Rabbit Hall) and the family who owned it, changed forever one spring. This story is told from two different points in time. Amber mainly tells the story from the 1960's. Hers is an idyllic childhood filled with summer vacations and holidays with her mother, father, and siblings at the lovable old family estate in Cornwall. There is laughter, love, fun and adventure. When a horrible accident changes the family forever, Amber must step up to be the responsible one. Her twin Toby reacts very badly. Her younger siblings are lost. Everything comes to a head when a interloper intrudes on their home and grief.
Lorna's story is told from the 1990's. She is getting married and looking for the perfect venue. She is drawn to Black Rabbit Hall. As she tries to unravel its secrets, her own past is caught up in the crumbling mansion.
This story reminded me a lot of a Kate Morton book only much more concise. It has many twists and turns. While I guessed a few of the twists, there were some that I couldn't see coming. The villain in this is deliciously evil, but yet in some ways sympathetic. There is some language and adult themes, but all in all an interesting psychological story that gets more interesting as the layers are revealed. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Lorna's story is told from the 1990's. She is getting married and looking for the perfect venue. She is drawn to Black Rabbit Hall. As she tries to unravel its secrets, her own past is caught up in the crumbling mansion.
This story reminded me a lot of a Kate Morton book only much more concise. It has many twists and turns. While I guessed a few of the twists, there were some that I couldn't see coming. The villain in this is deliciously evil, but yet in some ways sympathetic. There is some language and adult themes, but all in all an interesting psychological story that gets more interesting as the layers are revealed. I look forward to reading more from this author.