The Secrets of Wycliffe Manor - Patricia Rice

The Secrets of Wycliffe Manor

ByPatricia Rice

  • Release Date: 2023-07-11
  • Genre: Historical Mysteries
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 121 Ratings

Description

For readers who delight in eccentric characters, gothic mansions, and romantic Regency mysteries, bestselling author Patricia Rice introduces the Gravesyde Priory Mysteries—a series brimming with intrigue, wit, and whispers of romance. Wycliffe Manor, where secrets linger in crumbling halls and danger walks by candlelight… Clarissa Knightley, the impoverished relation of daring—and now deceased— aristocrats, barely supports herself by writing gothic novels. When she unexpectedly inherits a portion of a remote ancestor’s estate, Clare hopes to find family and a secure haven for herself and her young nephew. Instead, she discovers a brooding American army captain, his intimidating servant, and caretakers as ancient and unfriendly as the stones themselves. Horrified, prepared to return home, Clare is lured to linger by the prospect of secret diaries, hidden jewels, and an increasingly intriguing man— Until a killer shatters their uneasy truce. Clare must untangle the manor’s sinister history before she becomes fodder for her own novels. Because at Gravesyde Priory, every shadow hides a threat—and the dead are not the only ones who keep secrets.

Reviews

  • The Secrets of Wycliffe Manor

    2
    By stresstomax
    This book is interesting but too long and the story is confusing because of too many characters and it has an ending that doesn’t answer a lot of questions. It’s like the author knew it was too long so she just stopped. Very dissatisfying.

  • Excellent

    5
    By cakeenan
    I very rarely give a book a 5 This falls just short of that but more than a 4.5
    Good story, fun characters although there were some instances that were expected and I knew Mrs G’s role right away.
    Looking forward to reading further on the development of the manor and its inhabitants

  • The Secrets of Wycliffe Manor

    5
    By cyntel3
    Patricia Rice has done it again! I couldn’t put down The Secrets of Wycliffe Manor. I love a good mystery and multi-dimensional characters.

  • An intriguing start to a new series!

    4
    By Sulczar357
    This is the start of a new series. The first half of this book is both story and story setup, so there’s not as much action at the start. Nevertheless, the setup is important, for it lays the foundation for the rest of this book and probably for future books in the series. The protagonists in this story are Captain Alistair Huntley and Clarissa (Clare) Knightly. Huntley is an engineer recently released from Army service in America because of injuries to his eye and knee. He can’t see as well now, and he has trouble walking distances and can’t stay on a horse any longer. He’s at a low point in his life and learns that he may be part owner of an old manor house in England. So he and his best friend head there to see what’s what. Clare is raising her nephew (after his parents died), and her best friend will soon be a single parent, and when they learn that Clare might be part owner of this manor home, they decide that a fresh start might be good for everyone. Soon there are multiple loosely-related legitimate and illegitimate ‘family’ members all sharing this manor house, and trying to make it a home.

    The premise is strong and has a lot of potential. There are a few tense places in the book, but around half of it is relevant background matter. The remainder involves a treasure hunt, a hunt for historical diaries, a few encounters with misguided evildoers, some danger and illness, and a strong storm. The overall ‘found family’ aspect of this story is one of its strengths, and it’s delightful to read how people with such differing backgrounds can all work together so harmoniously. I’m excited to see how this series develops! This story is a complete story, but it’s obvious that there is still more to come. There are a few things that are left open-ended, but not in a cliffhanger sense—just that they aren’t totally finished yet and there is more to come.

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