Beneath His Silence

This is a great read! Lots of twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed the setting, the characters and the strength of the characters. I hope to read more by this author. She kept you wanting to turn each page to find more and more about the world inside the manor house and the secrets being kept. I highly recommend this book

Mystery, intrigue, and a need for revenge fuel this fascinating story but the themes of forgiveness and redemption make it so worthwhile! Beneath His Silence is the debut novel of Hannah Linder and she's completely satisfied my love for Regency and Gothic fiction. A young woman intent on proving that her sister was murdered sets out to trap the man she believes is responsible but ultimately discovers that appearances aren't what they seem. Yes, Lord Sedgewick carries a load of guilt but is it because he actually murdered her sister? What are the secrets and burdens that he's been forced to carry? This book is fantastic! Ella Pemberton, Henry Sedgewick, and an adorable Peter Sedgewick are characters that I long to know better, and the Regency setting is perfect! Wychhorn Manor is often shrouded in fog and darkness, appearing to be a place where secrets are kept, memories are painful, and danger is lurking. Slowly, as this tale continues, it becomes a place where second chances seem likely, and forgiveness may offer redemption. If you enjoy Michelle Griep's Regency novels and you remember the gothic novels of Mary Stewart and Victoria Holt, do yourself a favor. Treat yourself to this must-read debut novel! I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

Is too much ever said or done that can not be forgiven? It was almost too much for Lord Sedgewick to live in a place that cast shadows on so many dreadful memories and brought no hope of light toward a happier future. At what point did hatred and unforgiveness take over his life? And, is he the cold hearted killer the villagers speak of? That is what Ella Pemberton must discover in order to put her sister’s death to rest. I am most impressed with this debut from Hannah Linder. She captured the regency era so well; including period terms, customs and an accent or two without impeding the flow of the storyline. The pacing of this story drove past the expected outcome into unexpected twists and turns that kept me reading. Written from multiple POVs, the author capably draws us in to the soulful, questioning and frenzied thoughts of her characters. With all of the angst of a good gothic suspense, this story still includes a lovely romance and a beautiful spiritual arc. I look forward to reading more of her writing in the future. This book is suitable for teens and older with no inappropriate intimate scenes and no bad language. I received this book from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review.

5 stars, Murder and Revenge BENEATH HIS SILENCE by Hannah Linder Ella Pemberton is in hiding, she hopes no one finds out her secrets before she can find out the clandestine movements of the man who murdered her sister. Lord Henry Sedgewick is a suffering widower with a young son in desperate need of a governess, their lives are destined to intertwine since they both have a governess on their mind. There is a lot of mystery in this book, and lots of details to make you feel like you are a part of the story. #HighlyRecommendedRead I received a complimentary copy of #BeneathHisSilence from #BarbourFiction I was under no obligation to post a review. #ChristianGothicRegencyFiction @BarbourBooks #StrongFemaleProtagonist #ChristianMystery #HannahLinder

'He was weary of failing. He was weary of awakening sick and lying down with a thousand regrets.' This was a seriously good book. Hannah Linder is a new author to me and this is her debut novel. If this is how she starts off, I am a forever fan! Well done! I love a good Regency very much indeed and Linder does this genre quite well. It is a story of unforgiveness, bitterness, agony, but also a story of restoration and the mercies of God. It is gothic in tone, with more than a touch of intrigue, with danger thrown in, and it is also heart-soaring with a strong romance that is deeply felt. I was captivated the entire time. I quite simply loved everything about it. I can't wait to read more by this author. My thanks to Barbour Publishing for a copy of this book. I was not required to leave a review. The opinion here is completely my own.