Published: May 22, 2011
Words: 71,001 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452426556

Short description

Tragic circumstances bring two sisters, Laura and Linda, to a foreign land where they are stripped of their fortune and are at the mercy of their estranged uncle. However, strange happenings force Laura to believe their current situation was no accident. Something is after her. (YA Fiction Novel, intended for ages 16 and up).

Extended description

After the abrupt death of her father, Laura Carter and her sister, Linda, are shipped off to England by an uncle they barely know. They are taken to a large house in Annesley to begin a life of service. When Laura becomes a governess to a young boy named Marcus, she begins to experience strange things in the night... horrible things.

Creatures in the night. Bite marks on her body.

Laura is about to discover a secret that has existed in her family for generations... Something wants to possess her. It wants her blood, but it didn't expect her to resist and lose all restraint. (Read more) After the abrupt death of her father, Laura Carter and her sister, Linda, are shipped off to England by an uncle they barely know. They are taken to a large house in Annesley to begin a life of service. When Laura becomes a governess to a young boy named Marcus, she begins to experience strange things in the night... horrible things.

Creatures in the night. Bite marks on her body.

Laura is about to discover a secret that has existed in her family for generations... Something wants to possess her. It wants her blood, but it didn't expect her to resist and lose all restraint.

Restraint Trilogy:
Book 1 - Restraint
Book 2 - Lament

Reviews:

"Indie, or self-published books, are doing good in the book world. Madera's book is no different! I enjoyed reading this book, and the best part, the story isn't over." - Nicole, Books Complete Me Blog Review.

"I love the twist and turns this story takes. Not knowing where the story was going to end up made this a great book for me." - Josie Epping, Josie's Haven Blog
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Tags

vampires, vampire, murder, england, secret, orphan, evil, lies, journal, power, monsters, manor, coven, covenant, governess, annesley

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Review by: Karen de Pedro on July 26, 2011 :
Very interesting novel. Something completly diferent from others that I've read. The plot is magnificent and very dramatic. You'll live the suffering and agony of the protegonist with her. You'll not want to put it down once you start readind this book.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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