Top-Notch Dramatic Historical Romance from a Rising
Star
A volunteer for the newly established Weather Bureau, Sophie van
Riijn needs access to the highest spot in her village to report the
most accurate readings. Fascinated by Dierenpark, an abandoned
mansion high atop a windswept cliff in the Hudson River Valley,
Sophie knows no better option despite a lack of permission from the
absent owners.
The first Vandermark to return to the area in sixty years, Quentin
intends to put an end to the shadowy rumors about the property that
has brought nothing but trouble upon his family. Ready to tear down
the mansion, he is furious to discover a local woman has been
trespassing on his land.
Instantly at odds, Quentin and Sophie find common ground when she
is the only one who can reach his troubled son. There's a light
within Sophie that Quentin has never known, and a small spark of
the hope that left him years ago begins to grow. But when the
secrets of Dierenpark and the Vandermark family history are no
longer content to stay in the past, will tragedy triumph or can
their tenuous hope prevail?
Fascinated by Dierenpark, an abandoned mansion high atop a
windswept cliff in the Hudson River Valley, Sophie van Riijn sees
no harm in setting up a rooftop weather station for her work with
the newly established Weather Bureau. While the villagers are
suspicious of the mysterious estate and its tragic history, Sophie
has come to see it as her own enchanted piece of paradise.
The first Vandermark to return to the area in sixty years, Quentin
intends to put an end to the shadowy rumors about the property that
has brought nothing but trouble upon his family. Ready to tear down
the mansion, he is furious to discover Sophie trespassing on his
land.
Instantly at odds, Quentin and Sophie yet find common
ground when she is the only one who can reach his troubled son.
There's a light within Sophie that Quentin has never known, and a
small spark of the hope that left him years ago begins to grow. But
when the secrets of Dierenpark can no longer be kept in the past,
will tragedy triumph or can their tenuous hope prevail?
"Once again, Camden delivers a masterpiece of literature....With
its almost tangible setting and vibrant characters, the story
evokes shades of both Jane Eyre and 'Beauty and the Beast'
in turn, but is so much more compelling. Sharp, witty dialogue and
a tale of generational tragedy will keep readers entertained and
enthralled until the very last word."--RT Book
Reviews Top Pick
"With fluid writing, Camden weaves together the history
of the fictional Vandermark family....Camden's delicately written
romance--spiced with murder, superstition, and ancient
secrets--will inspire readers."--Publishers
Weekly
Elizabeth Camden is the author of seven books and a RITA and Christy Award winner. With a master's in history and a master's in library science, she is a research librarian by day and scribbles away on her next novel by night. Elizabeth lives with her husband in Florida. Visit her website at www.elizabethcamden.com.