Published: March 06, 2011
Words: 92,438 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458102232

Short description

Silvia Bradstreet comes to an isolated estate off the coast of colonial Georgia to be an indentured servant. But she soon finds herself a pawn in the devious schemes of Wilhelm Schlange, master of Serpent Tree Hall. Haunted by ghostly dreams and threatened by the island's deadly secrets, Silvia cannot trust her senses. But can she trust her passion for handsome sea captain Roman Toller?

Extended description

Lovely young Silvia Bradstreet comes from London to an isolated estate off the coast of colonial Georgia to be an indentured servant. But a far different fate awaits her. Clothed in finery and pampered like a queen, she finds herself a pawn in the devious schemes of Wilhelm Schlange, master of Serpent Tree Hall, as he manipulates the family members who hope to inherit his vast fortune. Haunted by ghostly dreams and threatened by the island's deadly secrets, Silvia cannot trust her own senses, much less anyone around her. Most of all, she dare not trust her growing passion for Schlange's nephew, handsome sea captain Roman Toller. His lips move like a hot flame over her flesh and draw the very breath from her body. Can Roman offer Silvia an escape from her dark fate--or is he leading her closer to destruction?

Tags

romance, gothic, historical, georgia, colonial georgia history, gothic romance, colonial america, sensual romance, historical 1700s, sexy gothic, andrea parnell, trove books

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Reviews

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Review by: ChookenNoodleSoup on Oct. 25, 2012 :
I just couldn't get into it. I enjoyed the prequel that had me desperately wanting to read the full book, but once I began Dark Splendor I found the writing just seemed to stagnate. I thought the concept was great but I just couldn't lose myself in the way it was written. I felt no emotion towards any of the characters and I found myself skimming over quite a lot of the overly long descriptions of the clothes, castle, etc. Like I said, I really did like the concept though.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: PixieBoo on March 19, 2012 :
Absolutely loved this book. After reading Dark Prelude I immediately bought Dark Splendor because I was hooked. I liked how it keeps you guessing and all the different twists which made the book entertaining and captivating. The downside for me was the abrupt ending and i was expecting the story to finish with a bigger bang. Otherwise great read.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Jan Whitney on March 15, 2012 :
Enjoyed!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Doris Holmes on Sep. 13, 2011 :
This really keeps you guessing until the very end. Lot of twists you don't expect.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Rikki K on Aug. 13, 2011 :
The prequel short leading into this was a perfect hook. It got me to read the preview and then purchase the full novel all on it's own.

The Novel is a nice little romance. A light easy read with enjoyable characters and an interesting plot. The ending felt a little flat to me, after all the build up I was expecting a little more twist.

Over all, worth a few dollars and a few hours of your time.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Karen de Pedro on July 22, 2011 :
Great book, very haunting and sexy. Fast paced and intriguing. Really good.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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