4 out of 5 stars
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How I discovered this book: it was submitted to Rosie's Book Review Team, of which I am a member.
In a Nutshell: Ghostly mystery and secrets in 19th Century California
The Price of Atonement is Book #1 of the Harbor Pointe series of 8 books, each one written by a different author. Isn't that a great idea?
'The Harbor Pointe Inn has loomed on California's cliffs for generations of Hawthornes. For some, it's been a blessing. For others, a curse. Travel through two centuries of stories to discover the old inn's secrets.'
This is a delightfully atmospheric story about the mysterious Leviticus and his employee Wyatt, who turn up at Harbour Pointe one dark October night in 1887. Leviticus is haunted by his own personal tragedy, and now spends his time searching out tormented spirits unwilling or unable to move from this world to the next.
The lighthouse and inn hold tragic history within their walls; once a thriving establishment of hope and the prospect of good fortune, the inn now receives few visitors, and Leviticus and Wyatt are soon to discover why. The Hawthorne family has many skeletons in the cupboard, and every one of them is increasingly disturbed by the presence that wanders alone on the 'Widow's Walk', up at the top of the lighthouse.
I liked Leviticus, and found that his own story was just as interesting as the one he investigated. This is such a well-written novella, fitting perfectly into the shorter format, and I enjoyed it very much. Good unpredictable plot. Now I must decide which one I would like to read next!
Thank you Terry.
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