Five stars from me!
If you like authors such as Daphne du Maurier...you'll love
The Legend of Beauregarde
I read The Red Door before
being gifted an ARC copy of Rosa Fedele’s new novel, which, I must say, is well
worth a read if you enjoy strong characters and an intriguing plot. The style is on the literary side – which I
love. Skilled and imaginative use of
language add an extra layer of delight in my opinion.
The Legacy of Beauregarde is moody and, at times,
sinister. There are touches of the
paranormal and shades of horror. As you
read, you feel as though you are sinking into the history of the place, its
houses, and its characters (some of whom are not at all what they seem at
first), wrap themselves around you.
It’s true that there is a lot to take in, and that you need a
sharp mind to keep up, but some of my favourite books make me work hard in
order to repay my efforts tenfold. And
why not? That's the way a good book
draws you in.
I must say also that the artwork scattered throughout the
book, even in the ebook version, is captivating, and certainly helps to enhance
the reader’s experience.
Would I read it again?
This is one of my personal yardsticks in judging the quality of a
novel. And the answer is yes! In fact, I’m looking forward to it.
