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Silent Deception: A Paranormal Gothic Romance Kindle Edition

by Cathie Dunn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 155 ratings
"Feisty heroine, a man with secrets, mystery . . . and beautiful Cornwall!" ~ Joanna Gawn, author of The Lazuli Portals

Can a ghost scare off a young heiress determined to make her new manor her home?

Having inherited a family estate she’d never heard of, Minerva Goodridge travels to Cornwall to take charge of her new home. But fatal memories lurk in the shadows of Trekellis Manor. As the locals keep away from the house, Minnie accepts the help of a stranger. Can she trust him?

Gideon Drake, 8th Earl of Rothdale, is on a mission to uncover a family secret linked to Trekellis Manor. But the arrival of Minerva, the new owner, disrupts his investigation. Attracted to the headstrong heiress, he decides to take action – and ends up uncovering more than he expected.

Gideon must weigh up his family’s reputation against Minnie’s, but will the revelations tear them apart?

A romantic Victorian suspense novella set in Cornwall.
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"Thoroughly enjoyable Victorian Gothic Novella"
~ 5* review, Francine Howarth, author
"...depicted well with a good flavour of the times..."
~ 5* review, Maureen Vincent-Northam, author
"It's entertaining, with likable characters and a little mystery thrown in."
~ 5* review, The Happy Reader

About the Author

Cathie Dunn writes historical romantic suspense set in dramatic landscapes during times of political upheaval. She has published three novels, Highland Arms, A Highland Captive and Dark Deceit, and a novella, Silent Deception.She loves visiting castles and exploring beautiful countrysides.Cathie currently lives in the Languedoc region in the south of France with her husband, a rescue dog and two cats.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008GF3T7C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cathie Dunn (June 29, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 29, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 82 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 155 ratings

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Cathie Dunn

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Cathie Dunn writes historical fiction, mystery, and romance. The focus of her historical fiction novels is on strong women through time.

Cathie has been writing for over twenty years. She studied Creative Writing, with a focus on novel writing, which she teaches in the south of France. She loves researching for her novels, delving into history books, and visiting castles and historic sites.

At the moment, Cathie is working on two novels: Treachery, #2 in the House of Normandy series, about Sprota the Breton, handfasted wife of William Longsword, the son of Poppa and Rollo; and The Alchemist's Daughter, #2 in the Affair of the Poisons series. She also continues to plot a medieval murder mystery series set in 13th century Languedoc at the height of the Cathar persecutions.

Cathie's stories have garnered awards and praise from reviewers and readers for their authentic description of the past.

Ascent: The fictionalised story of Poppa of Bayeux, handfasted wife of Rollo (Hrólfr) the Viking. A historical novel about a strong woman who faced many challenges head on.

The Shadows of Versailles: Seduced at Versailles. Broken by tragedy. Consumed by revenge. A historical novel set during the infamous Affair of the Poisons.

Love Lost in Time: A paranormal dual-timeline mystery set in Carcassonne, south of France, in the present and in the time of Charlemagne. A winner of The Coffee Pot Book Club Award and Book of the Month at Discovering Diamonds Reviews, the story is ’beautifully told’ and ’compelling'. Love Lost in Time is also a Finalist in its category from The Coffee Pot Book Club.

A Highland Captive: Set during the Scottish Wars of Independence, A Highland Captive is a ’well-researched’ tale of bravery, of uncertainty, and of recognition of love. Winner of the Chill with a Book Award.

Highland Arms: A fast-paced romantic adventure set in the Scottish Highlands about smugglers, Jacobites and rebellions. A heroine with an insatiable curiosity encounters a Highland rogue. But dangers await!

Dark Deceit: An ’exciting' medieval mystery romance set in England and Normandy, Dark Deceit weaves a tale of murder, changing loyalties, betrayal and love.

Silent Deception: A ’thoroughly enjoyable’ gothic romance novella set in Victorian Cornwall. A young heiress uncovers a dark family secret with the help of a stranger. But he has secrets too. Silent Deception is free in ebook format.

Cathie is a member of the Historical Novel Society and the Alliance of Independent Authors, and she organises historical fiction blog tours for The Coffee Pot Book Club.

After many years in Scotland, Cathie now lives in south of France with her husband, and rescued Charlie Cat and Ellie Dog. Discover more about Cathie at www.cathiedunn.com!

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Customers enjoy the romance in this book, with one describing it as a good gothic paranormal historical romance. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's well-written and another mentioning it's enjoyable to read in a hot bubble bath.

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Customers enjoy the romance in this book, with one customer describing it as a good gothic paranormal historical romance, while another finds it a nice short love story.

"...It's entertaining, with likable characters and a little mystery thrown in. Got an afternoon or evening with not much to do?..." Read more

"...and predictable in some aspects, it is still a delightful and romantic story to pass a lazy afternoon." Read more

"Typical historic romance, nicely presented . Suspenseful but not scary. Nice to read in a hot bubble bath, you'll be done before the water grows cold." Read more

"...The plot could have thickened and been a good gothic paranormal historical romance..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one mentioning it's nice to read in a hot bubble bath.

"...This goes to prove that if a story is well-written, it doesn't matter the genre. Yes, this is romance. Yes, it is Gothic...." Read more

"Typical historic romance, nicely presented . Suspenseful but not scary. Nice to read in a hot bubble bath, you'll be done before the water grows cold." Read more

"...Her writing style really appeals to me. Was not disappointed with Silent Deception." Read more

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  • Heather Haven, reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gothic Novella a Winner
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2012
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    I do not ordinarily read this kind of story. However, a very talented romance writer, Kemeberlee Shortland, recommended author Cathie Dunn on Facebook and I decided to go for it. This goes to prove that if a story is well-written, it doesn't matter the genre. Yes, this is romance. Yes, it is Gothic. Yes, it is a borderline bodice ripper. And it is a good read. It's entertaining, with likable characters and a little mystery thrown in. Got an afternoon or evening with not much to do? Pick it up and give it a whirl. It's short but packed with interest.
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  • NGC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Charming
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2019
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    Albeit a bit amateurish in writing and predictable in some aspects, it is still a delightful and romantic story to pass a lazy afternoon.
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  • NadineN
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Quick Read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2016
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    Typical historic romance, nicely presented . Suspenseful but not scary. Nice to read in a hot bubble bath, you'll be done before the water grows cold.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Could have been longer
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021
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    Very short.. Could have been made into quite a story. The plot could have thickened and been a good gothic paranormal historical romance...
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  • B. McKee
    5.0 out of 5 stars A romance and a long-unresolved mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016
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    Minerva has inherited a manor in Cornwall. The local people won't go near it as it is reputed to be haunted. Many years before, Minerva's grandfather, accused of murdering his wife, Henrietta, committed suicide in the study.

    Lord Gideon Drake is also interested in the house. His own grandfather, Rufus Drake, was married to Henrietta, and there lies the mystery. Gideon wants to search the house for old letters or papers that might shed some light on actual events.

    I find it confusing when writers refer to the ground indoors and the floor outdoors.
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  • Vicki L Brown
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Short Story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2017
    A good short story by Ms. Dunn. I enjoyed this story with the mystery of the past and present. Enjoy!
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  • Gynger
    3.0 out of 5 stars Wish it had been longer
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019
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    I enjoyed the story very much and would have really enjoyed it more if it would have been developed into a full length novel.
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  • Sheli
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2017
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    Very riveting and inspiring! Didn't want to put it down! Can't wait to read more! Author combined suspense and romance perfectly!
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  • M. Vincent-Northam
    5.0 out of 5 stars An engaging heroine
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2012
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    Silent Deception opens with Minnie arriving in Cornwall and seeking out someone to take her to Trekellis Manor, the haunted ancestral home she's inherited. Step forward Gideon Drake who is eager enough to assist. Does Gideon have an ulterior motive? You bet he does.

    With the locals steering clear of the manor, Minnie has no option but to agree to his help even though she suspects not all is as it should be. Before she can settle in her new home she must uncover the truth behind the family scandal and how Gideon is caught up in the enigma.

    This is a very enjoyable romantic novella with more than a hint of mystery, set in Victorian Cornwall. The period is depicted well with a good flavour of the times without bogging the reader down with historical irrelevances.
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  • Paula R C
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great short read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2021
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    Short and sweet. I’m not really one for romance but this has a great story line and is well written. The characters are very well drawn and I found myself walking in their shadows as I followed them around the abandoned house.
    I shall be reading more of this author’s books.
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    Paula R C
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    A great short read

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2021
    Short and sweet. I’m not really one for romance but this has a great story line and is well written. The characters are very well drawn and I found myself walking in their shadows as I followed them around the abandoned house.
    I shall be reading more of this author’s books.
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  • Stephanie Taylor
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short but worth the read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2021
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    This was a short little story but I really enjoyed it. The characters and setting were well written and I was very invested in what happened to them in the novella. The only bad thing is I wish it had been a little longer to see in more detail what happened after the mystery within the book was resolved. But I do highly recommend this. Great read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2018
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    little tale. Covers romance and love, scandal and probable murder, hauntings. What more could you want. Oh yes it was free.
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  • I. Nospmoht
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2016
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    A fantastic read that keep me gripped throughout!
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