The Vanishing at Loxby Manor by Abigail Wilson (grave mercy .TXT) 📕

“Readers who enjoy sweet romances, Gothic settings, innocent heroines, and mysterious heroes should enjoy this read.”

—Historical Novels Review on In the Shadow of Croft Towers

“Abigail Wilson’s In the Shadow of Croft Towers is the kind of novel I love to recommend. Well written, thoroughly engrossing, and perfectly inspiring. I honestly couldn’t flip the pages fast enough.”

—Shelley Shepard Gray, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author

“Mysterious and wonderfully atmospheric, Abigail Wilson’s debut novel is full of danger, intrigue, and secrets. Highly recommended!”

—Sarah Ladd, award-winning author of The Weaver’s Daughter

“What a deliciously satisfying debut from Abigail Wilson! In the Shadow of Croft Towers is everything I love in a novel: a classic Gothic feel from very well-written first person storytelling, a Regency setting, a mysterious hero . . . and secrets abounding! In the Shadow of Croft Towers is now counted as one of my very favorite books, and I can’t wait for more from this new author!”

—Dawn Crandall, award-winning author of The Everstone Chronicles series

“Mysterious . . . Melodic . . . Thrilling and original . . . Abigail Wilson has crafted a debut that shines. Artfully weaving shades of Gothic romance in a portrait of Regency England, Wilson brings a fresh voice—and a bit of danger!—to the mist and hollows of a traditional English moor. With a main character both engaging and energetic, and a quick-out-of-the-gate plot that keeps you guessing, one thing is certain—if Jane Austen ever met Jane Eyre, it would be at Croft Towers!”

—Kristy Cambron, author of Castle on the Rise and the bestselling debut, The Butterfly and the Violin, on In the Shadow of Croft Towers

“Part mystery and part romance, Abigail Wilson’s debut is an atmospheric period novel that will keep readers guessing to the very end.”

—Amanda Flower, USA TODAY bestselling author of Death and Daisies

“A sensory delight. With a keen eye for historical detail, Abigail Wilson spins a beautiful tale of intrigue, espionage, and romance set amidst a world that will put readers yearning for Thornfield Hall or Northanger Abbey completely at home. Blending the unputdownable Regency flair of Georgette Heyer with the intricate plotting of Julie Klassen, Wilson not only places herself competently amidst beloved authors but carves out a unique place of her own.”

—Rachel McMillan, author of the Van Buren and DeLuca Mysteries, on In the Shadow of Croft Towers

“In the Shadow of Croft Towers is beautifully written, suspenseful, and satisfyingly romantic. Abigail Wilson paints a beautiful picture of pastoral Regency England. This book will keep you riveted to the end, and you’ll be rooting for the feisty heroine to get her happily ever after.”

—Jennifer Beckstrand, author of Home on Huckleberry Hill

Also by Abigail Wilson

Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey

Midnight on the River Grey

In the Shadow of Croft Towers

Copyright

The Vanishing at Loxby Manor

Copyright © 2021 Abigail Wilson

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Publisher’s Note: This novel is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’simagination or used fictitiously. All characters are fictional, and any similarity to people living or dead is purely coincidental.

ISBN 978-0-7852-3295-7 (trade paper)

ISBN 978-0-7852-3312-1 (epub)

ISBN 978-0-7852-3315-2 (downloadable audio)

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