Nocturne for a Widow - Amanda DeWees

Nocturne for a Widow

By Amanda DeWees

  • Release Date: 2014-11-27
  • Genre: Cozy Mysteries
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 472 Ratings)

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Book Synopsis

The ghost may be the least of her problems... Vivacious actress Sybil Ingram looks forward to a life of security when she leaves the theater in 1873 to marry a wealthy American. But when he dies on their wedding night, she finds herself a penniless widow. Her only legacy is Brooke House, a Gothic revival manor in the wilds of the Hudson River Valley. However, the eerie mansion comes with two tenants. One is a hostile ghost. The second, and far worse, is former violinist Roderick Brooke--the most insolent, dangerous, maddeningly gorgeous man she's ever met. 

As Sybil and Roderick engage in a battle of wills--and wits--an even greater threat arises: the mysterious queen of local society, Mrs. Lavinia Dove. For reasons that Sybil can't imagine, Mrs. Dove is determined to have Brooke House and Roderick for herself... if necessary, by deadly means.

Nocturne for a Widow is a brilliant fusion of cozy mystery, romantic suspense, and romantic comedy, perfect for readers who love dashing Victorian women sleuths like Deanna Raybourn's Veronica Speedwell and Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody. And be sure to explore Sybil's continuing adventures, now available in one complete collection.

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Latest Impressions

  • Captivating

    5
    By LukeWarner
    I enjoyed the suspense and descriptions of a widow woman and her journey in seeking her heritage left by her short lived marriage.

  • Nocturne For a Widow

    5
    By Nrrn50
    Excellent book! I couldn't believe it's a recent one. Sort of in the style of Victoria Holt, but not as "dark". I can't wait for another one.

  • Historical Novel with a Touch of the Supernatural

    4
    By NEKHH19
    An unusual novel with an interesting mix of historical novel and supernatural story. Keeps you wondering!

  • Cute

    4
    By none open to use
    Fun, adventitious romantic

  • Nocturne for a widow

    5
    By Clean romancer
    Written in the vein of an 18th century novel. Nicely done. Kept my interest throughout.

  • Noctorne for a widow

    5
    By wchch
    I enjoyed this book. Interesting well portrayed characters and dialogue and even a ghost!

  • Great read

    5
    By ALHAlovethebeach
    I enjoyed this story and will read the next book for sure. I found it interesting and enjoyable.

  • Another period romance

    4
    By jdt_s
    This one begins in England but ends in New York State USA. The heroine is an actress relegated by age into enforced retirement and marriage to a man she knew during her acting career. She discovers upon reaching NYC that he has suffered irreversible financial losses but marries him regardless only to be a widow the same day.It then becomes complicated. Moderately amusing if you can stand the plot machinations.

  • Selfless Herione

    5
    By GrandValient
    This is a wonderfully paced little gothic romance with a lead who’s sweet, selfless & talented. However, putting others above herself she is often used & disappointed. You must read to find out if she’ll finally get what she deserves.

  • Nocturne for a Widow

    4
    By Plonk'r
    Interesting reading as the principal character of the book is a woman that is modern beyond society and the age she was born to. It was a long read and was unbelievable in some areas but it is still enjoyable.

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