Published by Dreamscape Media Genres: Fiction, Gothic, Historical Fiction, Mystery
Format: ARC, Audiobook
January 1921
The Great War is over, but Ireland is in a civil war. When an IRA ambush goes horribly wrong, Maud Prendeville, the oldest daughter of Lord Kilcolgan is killed. The IRA column insist she was left alive and someone else must have killed her. Captain Tom Harkin, an IRA intelligence officer, and Maud’s former fiancé is investigating her death. He goes to Kilcolgan House to investigate. The home has ghosts as does Harkin’s past.
I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the narrator. The book has a dreary feel to it. There is the mystery of who killed Maud. There are secrets, mistrust, and political upheaval. The book looks at the effects of war and how it affects not only soldiers but non soldiers as well. It shows the trauma and PTSD that Harkin was left with. How he is haunted by his experiences during the war.
This is a solid book with great narration. It has a Gothic feel, and the crumbling home sets the stage. Harkin is a likeable character and I enjoyed how he set out solving what happened to Maud.
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more of the author’s work.
Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.