1914. Whispers of war are rapidly spreading across Europe as a dark
cloud of uncertainty settles over England. But with the promise of a glamorous
new career as a lady’s maid, one young woman’s future has never been so bright
in Judith Kinghorn’s new World War I period piece, THE ECHO OF TWILIGHT (Berkley Trade Paperback Original;
January 3, 2017; $16.00).
Once
hired by Lady Ottoline Campbell—a beautiful Northumberland aristocrat—Pearl
Gibson cannot help but be swept up into Ottoline’s dazzling world of luxury and
scandal. Although at first perturbed by Ottoline’s unusually brazen demeanor,
Pearl soon develops a deep and complicated bond with her rather eccentric
employer.
While
accompanying the Campbells on an annual stay in their Scottish summer estate,
Pearl unexpectedly falls for Ottoline’s gentle, artistic cousin—but it’s not
long before their newly blossoming love affair is ripped apart by the
escalating war. As the violence continues to heighten, Pearl and Ottoline fight
to survive sorrow and despair at home while the men in their lives continue to
be called to the front lines.
A
must-read for fans of Kate Morton, Natasha Solomons and upstairs/downstairs
dramas such as Downton Abbey, THE ECHO OF TWILIGHT offers an inspiring story of the
unexpected strength and love that can be found in war’s darkest hours.
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“A gripping tale of family secrets and a comedy of
manners...Historical
fiction fans will not want to miss this gem!”
–Renee Rosen, author of White Collar Girl
“Those who love the blockbuster show Downton Abbey will find much to enjoy.”
–Historical Novel Society
Judith Kinghorn is an author, reader, nature lover and
occasional painter. She was born in Northumberland, England, and lived in
London for many years before moving to Hampshire. Her début The Last Summer was first published in the UK
in 2012 when it was chosen by LovereadingUK as a MEGA Début and featured
in The Bookseller magazine’s round up of that year in ‘Ones To Watch’. Judith’s
novels are published in the UK, USA, Canada and British Commonwealth
countries, and have been translated to German, French, Italian and Spanish.
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