About the Book:

Book: Midnight on the River Grey
Author: Abigail Wilson
Genre: Historical Romance/Mystery
Release date: July 2, 2019

Abigail Wilson returns to Regency England with another tale of murder, mystery, and romance.
After her elder brother’s mysterious death, Rebecca Hunter vows to expose the man she believes responsible-Mr. Lewis Browning-known by the locals as the Midnight Devil and by Rebecca as her new guardian. He alone was on the bridge that fateful night and openly admits striking her brother with his horse, but he claims he remembers little else.
Summoned to his reclusive country estate to await her London season, Rebecca plans her own secret investigation. Yet, Lewis Browning is not as she once imagined, and his motivation is horribly unclear. Recurrent nightmares and Rebecca’s restless feelings are further complicated by the shadow of her mother’s prior descent into madness and whether she too will follow the same heartbreaking path.
Even as midnight rides, strange injuries, and further murders lead back to Lewis, Rebecca can’t ignore the subtle turn of her heart. Has she developed feelings for the man she swore to see hanged? And moreover, can she trust him with her uncertain future?

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My Thoughts:

What if you lived in a time when someone else made all your decisions for you? Someone you never met? This is the situation that Rebecca Hunter has found herself in. Back in Regency England, women could not own land or inherit an estate, and so, often their futures were determined by the wealth of the husband they could snag. It would be bad enough to have no say in what happens to you, but imagine the person making those decisions is the very person you’re sure murdered your beloved brother?

Midnight on the River Grey is a gothic Regency romance full of mystery and intrigue, where nothing is as it seems and it seems everyone has something to hide. Rebecca’s guardian Lewis has been ousted by the village after he caused the death of Rebecca’s brother. It was declared an accident, but Rebecca is certain it was murder and she aims to see her brother’s death avenged.

Although, Midnight on the River Grey had little in the way of a Christian theme or message, the book was clean. There is mention of some “compromising situations,” as well as some violence and as expected, murder. The narrative is descriptive and flowery as is pretty customary in Regency novels.

Rebecca begins to understand Lewis as she too is an outcast sequestered to the moors of Scotland to care for her dying mother. Because of this, Rebecca is outspoken and lacking in propriety and social graces. She also carries a secret, one that spurs her to blaze her own trail in a time when that’s nearly impossible. I felt for Rebecca, she’s an intelligent woman, but everyone treats her as if she is as helpless as Sophie the dog, but like Sophie, Rebecca will prove to all that she is more capable than they give credit for.

I recommend Midnight on the River Grey to those who love historical murder mysteries and lovers of Regency romances. An excellent read and one you don’t want to miss.

About the Author:

Abigail Wilson combines her passion for Regency England with intrigue and adventure to pen historical mysteries with a heart. A Registered Nurse, chai tea addict, and mother of two crazy kids, Abigail fills her spare time hiking the National Parks, attending her daughter’s gymnastic meets, and curling up with a great book. In 2017, Abigail won WisRWA’s Fab Five contest and in 2016, ACFW’s First Impressions contest as well as placing as a 2017 finalist in the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and currently lives in Dripping Springs, Texas, with her husband and children. Connect with Abigail at www.acwilsonbooks.com; Instagram: acwilsonbooks; Facebook: ACWilsonbooks; Twitter: @acwilsonbooks.

An excerpt from Midnight on the River Grey

My heartbeat turned sluggish as an ache swelled in the back of my throat. This man—the person responsible for my brother’s death—expected me to live with him? In his house? Madness.
“And if we refuse?”
“I’m afraid there is little choice in the matter at this point. The arrangements are already complete.”
Mr. Browning narrowed his blue eyes, scrutinizing me, no doubt, as the numbing shock of his declaration faded to resignation across my face. He sighed. “I do realize Greybourne Hall might hold unfortunate associations for you—”
“Unfortunate?” My voice came out a bit louder than I’d expected. “Is that what you choose to call it?”
He gave a sideways glance at Aunt Jo then returned to me, a pained look hovering about his eyes. His voice, however, remained firm. “Forgive me if I startled you. I hadn’t expected such a violent reaction to what I assumed was the logical next step. Perhaps I should make myself a bit clearer.” He gave a curt sigh. “I only intend for you to stay at Greybourne Hall till some place more suitable can be arranged. Unfortunately, there are few options at present.”
Ice enveloped my heart. I had no wish to travel to, let alone live at that dreadful house, not even for a single night. In his letters, Jacob had described the rambling structure as a gray pile of stones fit for vampires, or worse. I could only image Mr. Browning, this dark-headed devil before me, at home in such a place.

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Giveaway:

To celebrate her tour, Abigail is giving away a grand prize of a copy of her book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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