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Shannon Morgan

Autor/a de Her Little Flowers

3 obres 127 Membres 10 Ressenyes

Obres de Shannon Morgan

Her Little Flowers (2023) 120 exemplars
In the Lonely Hours (2024) 6 exemplars

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If you like a haunted house tale, then this is the book for you. There were all the makings for a great spooky, gothic tale - desolate setting, ancient castle, snowstorm, and ghosts - and all of those elements provided for a great read. Added to that was a family curse, truly evil family members and the horrific medical 'treatments' of times just not that long ago. Great descriptive writing provided for an immersive read. Many thanks to NetGalley and Kennsington Books for allowing me to read an advanced copy.… (més)
 
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Kathl33n | Mar 22, 2024 |
This book came to my attention through the Goodreads Giveaway program. I am so glad I won a copy, or I might never have discovered this gem.

In fact, Her Little Flowers, drew me in from the first page, as few books do. I found it hard to put down. It ended up taking a position on my Favorite Books of All Time list. I loved this book! It hits the mark for me on many levels--favorite genre, atmosphere, geographic location, and other elements. In fact it added a new element to my favorites: the language of flowers and plants in general. I had no idea of the extent to which this flower language could be and was, historically, used. I now want to read further into that and the author has provided some supplementary information at the end of the book to help me get started.

I found the atmosphere in Her Little Flowers to be much like that in Jane Eyre, my all time favorite book. It is Gothic and Victorian, while somehow managing to take place in dual timeframes. It seamlessly weaves together scenes from fifty years ago with current events. The five hundred year old manor is a key player in the drama, portrayed as a living, breathing entity holding its own secrets. The wonderful descriptiveness of everything from the plants in the garden and what they do and mean, to architectural details of the manor; the centuries old Thwaite family cemetery with its generations of Thwaites and their secrets, to the former mental asylum on the grounds of the Thwaite family property. The author's writing style is superb and I found her use of language compelling and lyrical.

The story we are drawn into is fascinating, dark and tragic. It is peopled with ghosts, yet the ghosts belong to the story every bit as much as the living people. The mystery builds and our heart breaks again and again as the tragedy builds with it. Yet there is a silver lining we can glimpse, an element of hope built in throughout the story as well, to prop us up and not give in to the despair.

For me, this story had everything I want in a book and I soaked it up from cover to cover.
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shirfire218 | Hi ha 8 ressenyes més | Feb 21, 2024 |
Francine lives alone in the home she has grown up in. In her mid-fifties, she sticks to herself and rarely leaves her house. Although she lives alone, she is surrounded by the ghosts that are attached to the house. Her favorite is a young girl she calls Bree.
During one of her sister's rare visits, Francine tries to unravel the mystery of the tragedy that occurred when she and her sister were young girls. Francine is confused that she has no memory of events. When two lodgers stay in the house, Francine is unexpectedly pushed to discover the truth of that night.
The book was pretty suspenseful, even if at times it was too overexaggerated for me. It isn't scary despite a house of spirits. The story focuses more on family drama, secrets and forgiveness. I will definitely pass the book along so more readers can enjoy it. I received a complimentary book as part of Goodreads First reads giveaway program.
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melaniehope | Hi ha 8 ressenyes més | Feb 18, 2024 |
Francine has lived her whole life in her family’s ancestral home, more than 50 years. She lives alone, but she is not alone. This home in England has ghosts, but they are friendly and familiar to Francine, especially the ghost she calls Bree, the ghost of a young girl. Francine leads a happy life, even if the villagers think she is a little strange. There was a tragedy that occurred to her family many years ago, so it is understandable that it has colored her life. But her life is turned upside-down when her younger estranged sister returns home. Madeleine brings with her a tale so strange and so bizarre that it threatens everything that Francine has believed her whole life. This chilling gothic ghost story is a gripping tale of terror and heartache, yet it is also one of hope, forgiveness, and redemption. One thing for sure, Francine’s life will never be the same. The novel is well written, and the characters are well developed and defined. The novel surely will appeal to readers of this genre, but it will also be liked by readers who don’t normally read this type of book: it’s just that good.… (més)
 
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Maydacat | Hi ha 8 ressenyes més | Sep 27, 2023 |

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Obres
3
Membres
127
Popularitat
#158,248
Valoració
4.0
Ressenyes
10
ISBN
6

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