Title: The Vanished Bride
Author: Bella Ellis
Series: Book One in the Bronte Sisters Mystery Series
Genre: Historical Mystery
Published By: Berkley (September 10, 2019)
Source: ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Book Description:
Before they became legendary writers, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, and Anne Brontë were detectors in this charming historical mystery...
Yorkshire, 1845. A young wife and mother has gone missing from her home, leaving behind two small children and a large pool of blood. Just a few miles away, a humble parson's daughters--the Brontë sisters--learn of the crime. Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë are horrified and intrigued by the mysterious disappearance.
These three creative, energetic, and resourceful women quickly realize that they have all the skills required to make for excellent "lady detectors." Not yet published novelists, they have well-honed imaginations and are expert readers. And, as Charlotte remarks, "detecting is reading between the lines--it's seeing what is not there."
As they investigate, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne are confronted with a society that believes a woman's place is in the home, not scouring the countryside looking for clues. But nothing will stop the sisters from discovering what happened to the vanished bride, even as they find their own lives are in great peril...
About the Author:
It is always fun to have something a bit different than the norm. Something that is fun, entertaining, and stands out from your typical historical mysteries. The Vanished Bride managed to do all of those things and also added a bit of realism along the way.
Set in a time when the Bronte sisters still roamed the Earth, The Vanished Bride gives us a curious look at maybe what made them not only fantastic writers but maybe where all their imagination and ingenious ideas came from as well as giving us a fantastical mystery ripe with intrigue, secrets, and murder and with just a touch of the paranormal and unexplained.
Perfect for lovers of historical fiction as well as lover's of the Bronte sisters themselves. The Vanished Bride will keep you turing the pages and wondering what kind of adventures and secrets they will uncover next.
I was curious about this one when I saw it, Ali. I'm glad it's a fun and unique book for you. I'm curious about the Bronte sisters and their adventures!
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun take on what their life might really have been like.
DeleteOh I love the Bronte sisters! Is this a re-telling of their biography of sorts? Totally intrigued.
ReplyDeleteYes in a way definitely a retelling of what things might have been like, each through their own eyes.
DeleteI was curious about this one Ali, so I am glad to see you enjoyed it. I may yet grab it. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you like it as well if you do!
DeleteI like changing things up with a book that is different from my usual read! I enjoy historical fiction and this sounds like a good one! I'm glad you enjoyed The Bronte Sisters and their adventures! Great Review Ali!
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Thanks so much Lindy!
DeleteI am curious about the spins on the Bronte sisters. Definitely sounds different. I will have to try and check it out.
ReplyDeleteIt was different and kind of a fun spin, especially considering I don't know a ton about them.
DeleteI am intrigued. I may grab this one. Great review.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteOh it's the kind of books I really like to read
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear it!
DeleteThe Bronte sisters and intrepid mystery solving sisters? I'm in! :)
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DeleteYou have me at Bronte sisters! I'm glad to see the Bronte sister are finally getting their fair share. For so long it's mainly been books centered around/on Jane Austen and her works so it nice that contemporary authors are now featuring the Brontes!
ReplyDeleteGreat review. I may have paused while commenting and broke my 'no book buying' rule. lol It sounds like it will definitely be worth it.
Yay! Glad to hear that and I agree, it is nice to see them get some recognition as well.
DeleteIt's nice to find something different that you like. I have a hard time finding different books from what I usually read that I really like. This sounds good.
ReplyDeleteIt can be a challenge sometimes but it's fun when you discover a new author/series/genre.
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