The Heir of Drymote

Review also posted on my blog

https://myjaffobsession.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-heir-of-drymote-by-beth-fuller.html

Charlotte Mayweather, illegitimate daughter of Emily, is left orphaned when her mother dies in Bedlam.
Emily's sister is Ursula, Lady Cotterhugh.

Lord John and Lady Ursula Cotterhugh welcome Charlotte to their home, Drymote. She has a happy life until Ursula dies, followed a few years later by John.

While grieving the loss of her beloved Uncle, she life becomes unrecognisable.
The new Lord Cotterhugh, Albert is miserly, unpleasant and resentful of Charlotte's presence as a poor relation. He even begrudges her having a flower from the garden.

When Edward, the heir of Drymote arrives, his rakish, charming persona seems to confirm the scandalous reputation that preceded him. However, Edward has a great deal more about his than that, together with a burden of demons from his past.

The story of Charlotte and Edward's growing closeness plays out against a gothic background of vengeance, fear, betrayal and paranoia.

A pleasing read. The characters are well drawn and you are kept guessing right up to the end.

I received a free copy of this book via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.