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Susan Marlow has always cherished the old Greenwood Manor and its gracious mistress, Lady Agatha Gordon. A newcomer appears: the tall, striking Craig Stanton, welcomed by Lady Agatha as a trusted scholar who promises new insights into the Gordon family history. Susan, however, senses a darker undercurrent, sensing that Craig may wield strange powers and intentions that threaten both the manor’s secrets and her own heart.
Set in a 1970s English estate, the story weaves elements of romance, mystery, and gothic suspense as Susan navigates the complex dynamics between the family’s past, the enigmatic Craig, and the manor’s looming influences.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance
Authors: Beatrice Parker
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