| An Opulent London Opera Star Escapes to the Rugged Landscape of the English Moors Opera star Maggie Lee escapes her opulent lifestyle when threatened by a powerful politician who aims to ruin her life. She runs off to the wilds of the moors to live in anonymity. All that changes the day she discovers a half-dead man near her house. Escaped convict Oliver Ward is on the run to prove his innocence, until he gets hurt and is taken in by Maggie. He discovers some jewels in her possession—the very same jewels that got him convicted. Together they hatch a plan to return the jewels, clearing Oliver’s name and hopefully maintaining Maggie’s anonymity. Genre: Christian Historical Release Date: April 2020 |  |
My Review
Darkness is on their heels, can they find truth?
There are some historical romance authors whose books I will pick up without really reading the back cover blurb because I know I'll enjoy the story no matter. Michelle Griep has become one of those authors. I will admit to being intrigued by the title, The House At The End Of The Moor, and the mysterious cover with the lady in the red dress which is quite startling against the misty background.
As I had picked the book up without any previous knowledge of the storyline I was a bit surprised when it started out in Dartmoor Prison. A dark dank place of which I had vaguely heard of somewhere in my vast reading history. Yep, our hero is in gaol, and that is spelled correctly, for a crime he didn't commit. However, he escapes and lands on the doorstep of the one woman who can either land him back in prison or help him clear his name. But, in the meantime, they both have their secrets and they also have some unpleasant and dangerous men on their tail...
As with any of Michelle Griep's historical romances there is a strong emotional element woven through the seemingly disparate threads of the story. Both Maggie and Oliver have had difficult relationships with their fathers, something that even people today can easily relate to. Both of them will need to lean on grace and learn forgiveness for the past.
With a title like The House At The End Of The Moor you know you really can't go wrong in choosing to read it. It didn't take me long to finish it and now I find myself in the position of waiting. Waiting for the author's next release. Not very patiently waiting...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The House At The End Of The Moor by Michelle Griep a 4.5 Bark rating.
There are some historical romance authors whose books I will pick up without really reading the back cover blurb because I know I'll enjoy the story no matter. Michelle Griep has become one of those authors. I will admit to being intrigued by the title, The House At The End Of The Moor, and the mysterious cover with the lady in the red dress which is quite startling against the misty background.
As I had picked the book up without any previous knowledge of the storyline I was a bit surprised when it started out in Dartmoor Prison. A dark dank place of which I had vaguely heard of somewhere in my vast reading history. Yep, our hero is in gaol, and that is spelled correctly, for a crime he didn't commit. However, he escapes and lands on the doorstep of the one woman who can either land him back in prison or help him clear his name. But, in the meantime, they both have their secrets and they also have some unpleasant and dangerous men on their tail...
As with any of Michelle Griep's historical romances there is a strong emotional element woven through the seemingly disparate threads of the story. Both Maggie and Oliver have had difficult relationships with their fathers, something that even people today can easily relate to. Both of them will need to lean on grace and learn forgiveness for the past.
With a title like The House At The End Of The Moor you know you really can't go wrong in choosing to read it. It didn't take me long to finish it and now I find myself in the position of waiting. Waiting for the author's next release. Not very patiently waiting...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The House At The End Of The Moor by Michelle Griep a 4.5 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
More from Michelle
What comes to mind when you hear the word moor? For some, images of Jane Eyre spring to life. For others, The Hound of the Baskervilles starts barking. But for most, it’s a big fat goose egg. The fact is that most Americans don’t have a clue what a moor is, but never fear, my friend…after you read the next few paragraphs, you’ll never again go blank-minded when you hear the word moor.
 | Last summer I skipped across the pond and tromped around Dartmoor with my daughter and husband. What an awesome experience. I learned first-hand just how windy this vast stretch of land can be, for that’s really what a moor is at heart: a vast stretch of land. Webster’s defines it as an expanse of open rolling infertile land. Sounds rather desolate, eh? Yeah. Kind of. But it’s oh so much more. In spring and summer, green does abound. Gorse bushes. Scrubby grasses. Lambs and sheep and goats. All these animals roam free so there are trails worn into the dirt that you can hike along. But I hear you…where could you possibly go if there’s nothing besides some farm animals roaming around the place? |
You could hike to a tor, which is a “high, craggy hill.” Some of them can be a little treacherous to climb, but sweet mercy, what a view! The earth stretches out like a green and brown quilt. As I hiked that day last spring, whispers in the wind inspired me to wonder a lot of what-ifs, and those what-ifs came together in a story of intrigue and betrayal.
What would you do if you found a half-dead man bleeding in the middle of nowhere? Find out what heroine Maggie Lee does in The House at the End of the Moor.
What would you do if you found a half-dead man bleeding in the middle of nowhere? Find out what heroine Maggie Lee does in The House at the End of the Moor.
 Michelle Griep | Michelle Griep’s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the Christy Award-winning author of historical romances: A Tale of Two Hearts, The Captured Bride, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood’s Ward, A Heart Deceived, and Gallimore, but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan. If you’d like to keep up with her escapades, find her at www.michellegriep.com or stalk her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. |
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