Shadows of Swanford Abbey

Be prepared to be transported to 1820 England, where men rule all and a woman's lot in life is to be a housewife. I loved Lady Fitzhoward, the way she so bluntly says what's on her mind made me giggle. I found Rebecca to be curious to me, I couldn't quite work her out until the end. But, I did like her relationship with Frederick, how can you not like childhood crushes?I liked the drips of the characters backgrounds amongst the story, as well as the history of the Abbey. The writing and characters voices are resemblant of the time period which makes it more authentic. I also have to say that I loved all the different voices, the way each person spoke showed their upbringing and really brought each one to life.My favourite quote: "Reasons of family loyalty and the desire to protect those you love."The cover is just beautiful!

The book is a very easy read with lots of drama and twists turns. It feels very British era setup and the language is also similar. Rebecca and John come across as main characters of the book and the story flows around them. It stands up to its name of being set in an abbey. Instantly it reminded me of Bath and its majestic buildings. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who like period dramas and thrillers.