Christmas at Thorncliff Manor
Sophie Barnes
I have mentioned before that I enjoy seasonal reading, mostly (but not only) at Christmas. This free ebook was my second such read this season, and made for cosy escapism during many a train ride or wait at train stations.
It is actually the 4th book in a series called "Secrets at Thorncliff Manor", set in England in the Regency era. I don't think I have ever read any other book from the series, or by this author, but if you are looking for light, romantic entertainment set in a place and age that allows you to take a break from reality, this one is a good choice (and you do not need to know the first three books in the series).
A house party for Christmas at the large and luxurious country estate of an elderly duchess consists of a family with four as yet unmarried daughters, and a matching number of eligible gentlemen. The idea is of course that matches are made, and the hostess has a clear idea of who matches best - but will the young people connect in the way she expects them to?
On top of all that prospective romance, some of the guests know of a legendary treasure hidden somewhere within the walls of the manor, and are determined to find it. Are they going to be successful?
These are of course rhetorical questions with no need for me to answer them for you ;-)
The writing style is good, and I found so few editing errors they are hardly worth mentioning. When the young men and women start to get closer to each other, a few scenes are a bit over the top; nothing too steamy, and not even remotely vulgar, just a bit too... unrealistic, maybe. But I wasn't looking for realism when I downloaded this book, and in terms of seasonal reading, it was nice, although nowhere near as touching as my previous read, "A Christmas Journey".
The author's website is here. Nearly all of the book covers shown there make me cringe, but this Christmas-themed story was alright and unlike what I imagine all these other books to be like.
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