This was such an enjoyable read! Telling the story of one family's history over several hundred years it included a wonderful castle that became a character of the book, amazing landscapes, interesting history, great characters, a bit of romance and a mystery that kept me guessing. It had all the components of a great book that I love and it definitely delivered a really great read.

A whirlwind of romance, dark intentions, ghosts, spectres and mystery. This story follows Carragh Ryan, who is hired to help catalogue the library at Deeprath castle where writer Evan Chase purportedly wrote his final novel. We quickly become embroiled in a mystery- how were the current Lord Gallagher’s parents viciously murdered 30 years ago? Did it have to do with the mystery of the Darkling Bride? I wholeheartedly enjoyed this ride through darkest, wettest Ireland. I highly recommend reading this book with a thick blanket and a warm mug of tea because you will need to caffeine to help you stay awake to finish it!

This book had a lot going for it: a mystical setting, a haunted Irish castle, an intriguing mystery element, romance, and a sympathetic protagonist. But there was simply so much going on, so many different characters, time periods, and side plots crammed into one book that it watered down what could have been a very rich and compelling story. Aside from protagonist Carragh Ryan, character development was especially weak. The author also had a habit of swapping out actual dialogue for general statements such as "Over the course of the night they discussed this and talked about that." That's one of my greatest pet peeves but perhaps this wouldn't bother another reader as much. I loved the concept of this book, but ultimately it did not work for me.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

What a wonderfully written modern-day Gothic. The characters were intriguing, Mysteries abound in it, you didn't know who to trust. I loved the intrigue and the hidden family history. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a enthralling thriller to read.

**I would like to thank the author/publisher/Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.**

This Gothic tale held me rapt. In modern-day Ireland, Carragh has been hired to catalog the contents of the library at Deeprath Castle before the Gallagher family turn their home over to the National Trust. Aidan, the current Viscount Gallagher makes it clear he wants nothing to do with the ancestral home where both his parents met suspicious ends when he was just a child. Carragh is interested in learning what happened to Aidan’s ancestor, a writer whose wife also died suspiciously not long after they were married. After his wife’s death, he never wrote another word. And what of the legend of the Darkling Bride, a spirit said to haunt the castle, who may have driven others to their deaths? Told in both present day and the late 19th century, this story is the kind I like to cuddle up with on a chilly autumn night. The kind of story that has me glancing out the window, afraid to see who or what might be looking back at me. Highly recommended