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This was a fun and atmospheric gothic novel, following Clara as she inherits her estranged father's property when he dies. I enjoyed the writing style and pacing and appreciated that there were supernatural elements running through this story � not all the bumps in the night can be explained away by human interference. I liked Clara as a character, however could have done without the building attraction with Tuck. It always bothers me in stories when the love-interest has an overly protective reaction for a woman he’s just met, seems a bit of a controlling red flag. Even though Clara was quite proactive in investigating the history of the Inn and her father’s shady business, I would have liked her to stand up for herself a bit more with the male characters. Saying that, I recognise this is set in 1933 and there were a lot more barriers in Clara’s way in terms of being independent. All in all, this was a solid, if slightly predictable read. Recommended for readers looking for a plucky and independent heroine standing up for the forces of good in a small town setting.
Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op for the advance reader copy.
Review to be promoted to FishbirdCentral.com closer to publication date in January 2025.