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Mrs England
by Stacey Halls
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for a digital ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. This book was absolutely done in the Gothic tradition, with a slow burn dread that builds until the climatic moment. Ruby is a determined, involved nursemaid who has taken a position with the Englands, a dynastic family that seems to run the area she moves to to take care of the sweet England children. Immediately, something feels off when Mr. England seems to take on more of the traditional "motherly" roles instead of Mrs. England. Something feels very, very wrong.
Ruby feels more and more isolated, confused and puzzled as the novel progresses, as do readers. What is really going on in Hardcastle House? Why does it feel like there are layers of secrets about the family and the children? What is going on with Mrs. England? When the BIG TWIST happens, it is truly surprising. I didn't see it coming at all. Full of suspense, drama, menace and intrigue, this is a perfect Edwardian read that will be a perfect curl-up-and-read book.
Ruby feels more and more isolated, confused and puzzled as the novel progresses, as do readers. What is really going on in Hardcastle House? Why does it feel like there are layers of secrets about the family and the children? What is going on with Mrs. England? When the BIG TWIST happens, it is truly surprising. I didn't see it coming at all. Full of suspense, drama, menace and intrigue, this is a perfect Edwardian read that will be a perfect curl-up-and-read book.