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A review by booklandish
The Quickening: A twisty and gripping Gothic mystery by Rhiannon Ward
4.0
A claustrophobic isolated mansion. A cold month of January. A mysterious séance. A trove of family secrets. A series of intrigues unpeeling one after the other...
At the turn of the nineteenth century, Louisa is hired to take pictures of an antique collection but she will find much more to discover than what the camera can capture.
I was completely wrapped up is this cold atmosphere and really enjoyed the whodunnit element of the plot. The struggles that the characters face capture perfectly the societal expectations of the time. And I really appreciated the focus on the craft of photography.
Guest starring Sir Arthur Connan Doyle and featuring elements of spiritualism and supernatural clues made for a compelling plot.
I thouroughly recommend this winter read, however, there are some elements that tied up in a way I'm not sure I understood. So if anyone wants to chat about that, hit me up!
At the turn of the nineteenth century, Louisa is hired to take pictures of an antique collection but she will find much more to discover than what the camera can capture.
I was completely wrapped up is this cold atmosphere and really enjoyed the whodunnit element of the plot. The struggles that the characters face capture perfectly the societal expectations of the time. And I really appreciated the focus on the craft of photography.
Guest starring Sir Arthur Connan Doyle and featuring elements of spiritualism and supernatural clues made for a compelling plot.
I thouroughly recommend this winter read, however, there are some elements that tied up in a way I'm not sure I understood. So if anyone wants to chat about that, hit me up!