The Orphan of Cemetery Hill (Paperback)
By Hester Fox
Graydon House, 9781525804571, 352pp.
Publication Date: September 15, 2020
List Price: 17.99*
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By Hester Fox
Graydon House, 9781525804571, 352pp.
Publication Date: September 15, 2020
List Price: 17.99*
* Individual store prices may vary.
The dead won't bother you if you don't give them permission.
Boston, 1844.
Tabby has a peculiar gift: she can communicate with the recently departed. It makes her special, but it also makes her dangerous.
As an orphaned child, she fled with her sister, Alice, from their charlatan aunt Bellefonte, who wanted only to exploit Tabby's gift so she could profit from the recent craze for seances.
Now a young woman and tragically separated from Alice, Tabby works with her adopted father, Eli, the kind caretaker of a large Boston cemetery. When a series of macabre grave robberies begins to plague the city, Tabby is ensnared in a deadly plot by the perpetrators, known only as the "Resurrection Men." In the end, Tabby's gift will either save both her and the cemetery--or bring about her own destruction.
Boston, 1844.
Tabby has a peculiar gift: she can communicate with the recently departed. It makes her special, but it also makes her dangerous.
As an orphaned child, she fled with her sister, Alice, from their charlatan aunt Bellefonte, who wanted only to exploit Tabby's gift so she could profit from the recent craze for seances.
Now a young woman and tragically separated from Alice, Tabby works with her adopted father, Eli, the kind caretaker of a large Boston cemetery. When a series of macabre grave robberies begins to plague the city, Tabby is ensnared in a deadly plot by the perpetrators, known only as the "Resurrection Men." In the end, Tabby's gift will either save both her and the cemetery--or bring about her own destruction.
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The Orphan from Cemetery Hill
Tabby and her sister Alice run away from exploitation at the hands of their guardians in search of a better life. Tabby has a gift -- she can communicate with the dead. She's also aware that this is a secret she should keep. It's Boston in 1844 and the city is full of people who would hurt her over her talents. When her sister doesn't come back to her one night, she's left all alone.
Taking refuge in a graveyard, she meets various characters there -- grave robbers and an interesting young man who she can't seem to forget. Over time she makes a new family with the cemetery care taker and some friends but her life gets more complicated when she and the young man she'd met years ago reconnect. Caleb might be engaged, but he hasn't forgotten Tabby and is as intrigued with her as she is with him.
I really enjoyed this story. I came to care about Tabby and what would happen to her very quickly. The historical aspect of the story was also fascinating and nicely woven into the story. There's also a murder mystery that involves Tabby and Caleb which brings all the players in the story together at the end for a very exciting conclusion. Although the pace wasn't always as quick as I would like, there was a nice level of action from beginning to end and I found myself grabbing this book whenever I had a free minute. I would definitely look for more from this author.
Overall -- if you are looking for a historical with a good dose of the paranormal, you might really like this story. Good level of tension that carries through to the end of the story, great characters, and a nice little tale of love and family. This one is on my list of favorites for 2020.
An ARC was provided by the publisher. This is my honest review.
Taking refuge in a graveyard, she meets various characters there -- grave robbers and an interesting young man who she can't seem to forget. Over time she makes a new family with the cemetery care taker and some friends but her life gets more complicated when she and the young man she'd met years ago reconnect. Caleb might be engaged, but he hasn't forgotten Tabby and is as intrigued with her as she is with him.
I really enjoyed this story. I came to care about Tabby and what would happen to her very quickly. The historical aspect of the story was also fascinating and nicely woven into the story. There's also a murder mystery that involves Tabby and Caleb which brings all the players in the story together at the end for a very exciting conclusion. Although the pace wasn't always as quick as I would like, there was a nice level of action from beginning to end and I found myself grabbing this book whenever I had a free minute. I would definitely look for more from this author.
Overall -- if you are looking for a historical with a good dose of the paranormal, you might really like this story. Good level of tension that carries through to the end of the story, great characters, and a nice little tale of love and family. This one is on my list of favorites for 2020.
An ARC was provided by the publisher. This is my honest review.
About the Author
Hester Fox is a full-time writer and mother, with a background in museum work and historical archaeology. Most weekends you can find Hester exploring one of the many historic cemeteries in the area, browsing bookshops, or enjoying a seasonal latte while writing at a café. She lives outside of Boston with her husband and their son.
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