Mistress of Mellyn
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Victoria Holt
Mount Mellyn stood as proud and magnificent as she had envisioned...But what bout its master--Connan TreMellyn? Was Martha Leigh's new employer as romantic as his name sounded? As she approached the sprawling mansion towering above the cliffs of Cornwall, an odd chill of apprehension overcame her. TreMellyn's young daugher, Alvean, proved as spoiled and difficult as the three governesses before Martha had discovered. But it was the girl's father whose cool, arrogant demeanor unleashed unfimiliar sensations and turmoil--even as whispers of past tragedy and present danger begin to insinuate themselves into Martha's life. Powerless against her growing desire for the enigmatic Connan, she is drawn deeper into family secrets--as passion overpowers reason, sending her head and heart spinning. But though evil lurks in the shadows, so does love--and the freedom to find a golden promise forever...
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Author
Victoria Holt
Pages
336
Publisher
St. Martin's Publishing Group
Published Date
2008-12-23
ISBN
1429994169 9781429994163
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"I "discovered" Victoria Holt in my local library back in high school. My mom remembered reading and loving her books back when she was my age. This one was one of my favorites. My only complaint of Holt, even back in high school, was that nothing seemed to happen for ages, and then in the last twenty pages everything would happen! It always left me feeling like I'd just finished a great book, but also like I'd been deceived a little into that impression.<br/><br/>Recently, I got into D.E. Stevenson and found myself remembering Holt's style and female protagonists--strong, ultimately, though not totally perfect. For those who enjoy Holt for these aspects, I'd highly recommend some D.E.S. Not gothic, but still keeps you turning pages. Particularly: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/771746223">The Blue Sapphire</a><br/><br/>For more reviews of awesome but forgotten books: www.AnotherLookBook.com"
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