Synopsis
The nightmares may free her … but destroy the man she loves.
Enjoy another Gothic Style Regency from Hannah Linder.
Eliza Ellis has stayed hidden in Balfour Forest for as long as she can remember. Perhaps her only friends are the trees, or her little dog, or her story-telling father called Captain. But at least she is safe from the cruel world outside, a world Captain has warned her against and protected her from.
That is, until a handsome stranger named Felton Northwood invades her quiet forest and steals her away. Why does he tell such lies? Why does he insist that her name is Miss Eliza Gillingham, daughter of a viscount, who disappeared fourteen years ago after the murder of her own mother? A murder Eliza is said to have witnessed.
When Felton returns Eliza to Monbury Manor and reunites her with a man who is told to be her father, all she remembers are the strange nightmares that have plagued her since childhood. Why have they suddenly grown worse? Are the answers hidden inside her own mind?
As danger mounts and lethal attempts are made on her life, Eliza and Felton must work together to uncover the identity of a killer who has stayed silent for fourteen years. When she finally uncovers the horrendous memories trapped in her mind, will divulging the truth cost her the man she loves–and both of their lives?
My Review
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 stars
Hannah Linder has quickly become a favorite author of mine. The Girl from the Hidden Forest was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and it did not disappoint!
This book was very gripping! I had no idea how it was going to end. I seriously did not see the plot twist coming. I love when a book can surprise me like that!
Eliza and Felton were both compelling, interesting main characters. The romance between them was so well-written!
As I have said before, I really love Hannah’s lyrical writing style. There were several lines that were like poetry. I love that!
Just like all of her books, this one was atmospheric and even a bit moody, similar to a Brontë book. It made the book really hard to put down!
I really enjoyed the faith content woven in as well.
This book does have some violence (the villain was terrible!!) but thankfully those scenes are pretty brief and only semi-descriptive.
In conclusion, this was a really good regency mystery! It was gripping, unpredictable, and romantic. If you’re a fan of the Brontë sister’s books, I think you’ll love The Girl from the Hidden Forest!
*Thank you to the publisher for sending me a complimentary copy! All opinions are my own.
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