“The world seems full of good men—even if there are monsters in it.”
–Bram Stoker, Dracula
–Bram Stoker, Dracula
| England, 1890 Vampires are alive and well in North Yorkshire, leastwise in the minds of the uneducated. Librarian Rosa Edwards intends to drive a stake through the heart of such superstitions. But gossip flies when the mysterious Sir James Morgan returns to his shadowy manor. The townsfolk say he is cursed. James hates everything about England. The weather. The rumours. The scorn. Yet he must stay. His mother is dying of a disease for which he’s desperately trying to find a cure—an illness that will eventually take his own life. When Rosa sets out to prove the dark gossip about James is wrong, she discovers more questions than answers. How can she accept what she can’t explain—especially the strong allure of the enigmatic man? James must battle a town steeped in fear as well as the unsettling attraction he feels for the no-nonsense librarian. |  |
Can love prevail in a town filled with fear and doubt?
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Release date: June, 2023
Release date: June, 2023
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My Review
Will superstition destroy or bring them together...
There are a few authors out there who consistently deliver fiction with the most delightfully eerie Gothic flavor to them. These are authors that I will read their books simply because I see their name on the cover – and Michelle Griep is one of them. With Bram Stoker's Dracula as the inspiration and the misty mysterious shores of Whitby, England as the backdrop, Man Of Mist And Shadow has all of the angst and creepiness that you could hope for in a good Gothic historical romance.
Michelle Griep had me intrigued and absorbed from the very first page of this second Of Monsters And Men novel, in fact, I think that Man Of Mist And Shadow may just be my favorite of the two. I genuinely liked Rosa and James and couldn't help but root for them to find a way through the lies, superstition, and mistrust surrounding them – and that doesn't even address the dangers that can be found in old castles at midnight...
Whether you are a longtime fan of Michelle Griep like I am or you are new to her Of Monsters And Men series of standalones, Man Of Shadow And Mist will not disappoint you. It's a great – not to mention spooky – way to spend a few hours on the shores of England where folklore and fact just might meet on a foggy night...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Man Of Shadow And Mist by Michelle Griep a 4.5 Bark rating.
There are a few authors out there who consistently deliver fiction with the most delightfully eerie Gothic flavor to them. These are authors that I will read their books simply because I see their name on the cover – and Michelle Griep is one of them. With Bram Stoker's Dracula as the inspiration and the misty mysterious shores of Whitby, England as the backdrop, Man Of Mist And Shadow has all of the angst and creepiness that you could hope for in a good Gothic historical romance.
Michelle Griep had me intrigued and absorbed from the very first page of this second Of Monsters And Men novel, in fact, I think that Man Of Mist And Shadow may just be my favorite of the two. I genuinely liked Rosa and James and couldn't help but root for them to find a way through the lies, superstition, and mistrust surrounding them – and that doesn't even address the dangers that can be found in old castles at midnight...
Whether you are a longtime fan of Michelle Griep like I am or you are new to her Of Monsters And Men series of standalones, Man Of Shadow And Mist will not disappoint you. It's a great – not to mention spooky – way to spend a few hours on the shores of England where folklore and fact just might meet on a foggy night...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Man Of Shadow And Mist by Michelle Griep a 4.5 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
More from Michelle
A Visit to Whitby
Every time I skip across the pond, I make it a point to visit Whitby. What’s the draw? This northern Yorkshire town is steeped in history and is every bit as magical today as it was back in Bram Stoker’s day…when he went to visit and was inspired to set much of his Dracula tale there. In fact, that is exactly where he got the inspiration for the name Dracula when he visited the library and did a bit of research.
Sound interesting? Then come along with me on a virtual visit with pictures from my last trip.
Sound interesting? Then come along with me on a virtual visit with pictures from my last trip.
 | When walking the windy, narrow roads of Whitby, you can’t help but let your imagination wander because it’s as if you’re there in the nineteenth century. Can’t you just see a long-gowned heroine glancing over her shoulder at you as she flees down this lane? And overlooking these lanes is the infamous abbey ruins, an eerie sentinel that sits atop the cliffs. It is rumoured a ghostly woman appears in the window, but I didn’t see her. Still in operation today is this old coaching inn, which of course I had to use in one of my scenes. |
There are still fishermen who ply these waters for trade, but this harbor isn’t nearly as active as it was centuries ago.
| Twice I’ve made the coastal hike from Whitby to Robinhood’s Bay. This is where I imagined librarian Rosa Edwards riding her bicycle delivering books. And yes, indeed, the sea mists are a very real thing, sometimes so thick it’s disorienting. So, see what I mean? Whitby is a magical place, well worth the effort to get to if you ever venture over to England. And if that doesn’t quite fit into your budget or schedule, never fear. |  |
 Michelle Griep | Michelle Griep’s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the Christy Award-winning author of historical romances: A Tale of Two Hearts, The Captured Bride, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood’s Ward, A Heart Deceived, and Gallimore, but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan. If you’d like to keep up with her escapades, find her at www.michellegriep.com or stalk her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. And guess what? She loves to hear from readers! Feel free to drop her a note at [email protected]. |
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