The Shadow of Thornwick Manor: A Victorian Gothic Mystery

A stolen ruby. A sudden death. A manor steeped in secrets.

When Eleanor Blackwood arrives at Thornwick Manor to comfort her grieving aunt, she senses something is deeply wrong. Her uncle’s death was too sudden. The legendary Heart of Thornwick—a ruby pendant rumored to carry a deadly curse—has vanished. And every shadowed hallway whispers of betrayal.

Perched on cliffs above the sea, the manor hides more than creaking floorboards. Hidden passages, forbidden letters, and a cast of brooding suspects—all with secrets to protect—pull Eleanor into a web of mystery she can’t ignore. As she investigates, the line between superstition and reality blurs. Was her uncle murdered? Who truly fears the ruby’s curse? And how far will someone go to keep the past buried?

In a race against time, Eleanor must outwit a killer and confront her growing attraction to someone she may not be able to trust.

Perfect for fans of Victorian suspense, gothic thrillers, and deadly family secrets.
Will the manor give up its secrets—or claim another life?