Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Secrets of Rosenli Manor by Heidi Eljarbo, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
MY REVIEW
What an exhilarating read! It’s been awhile since I’ve read a good mystery, so when the Secrets of Rosenli Manor began I knew I was in for a treat. The overall tone is set from the beginning, with the division of assets for great-aunt Agatha. Everyone knows that the green-eyed monster tends to come out when someone passes away, and for Agatha’s estranged family it is even more so, as the woman was incredibly wealthy. Reading the interaction of the family brought back a distant memory of my own when my great-grandfather passed away. I’ve never understood why people are like this when it comes to wealth that belongs to someone else, and I don’t think I ever will. It tears families apart and for what?
Rather than a mystery, Secrets of Rosenli Manor feels more like a scavenger hunt, going with Lily, the heroine and heir of the estate, from clue to clue, unlocking each piece of the puzzle. You get to know more about Aunt Agatha right along with Lily, revealing the untold secrets that Agatha wants Lilly to know through those that knew and loved her, creating the aura of revelation, almost making the reader feel like she is speaking her truth beyond the grave. Such a wonderful way to tell her story!
As the truths are revealed each slimy family member continues to show their true colors, as well as a few other unsavory characters that I did not care for at all. You know the writing is good when you find yourself audibly growling at the pages! The chauvinism is astounding, and sadly goes right along with the times, but that didn’t make it any less thwarting.
The ending was satisfying and sweet, and there was one particular scene that made me inquisitive. I can’t help but wonder if there will be more to the mystery that has already been revealed, and seeing that this is the first book in a series, I am even more excited to see if this particular question will be answered in future books.
I adored the overall tone, the unique scavenger hunt feel, and the characters are simply divine. This was truly a fun read and I can’t wait to read more in the series!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Heidi Eljarbo is the bestselling author of historical fiction and mysteries filled with courageous and good characters that are easy to love and others you don't want to go near.
Heidi grew up in a home filled with books and artwork and she never truly imagined she would do anything other than write and paint. She studied art, languages, and history, all of which have come in handy when working as an author, magazine journalist, and painter.
After living in Canada, six US states, Japan, Switzerland, and Austria, Heidi now calls Norway home. She and her husband have a total of nine children, thirteen grandchildren—so far—in addition to a bouncy Wheaten Terrier.
Their favorite retreat is a mountain cabin, where they hike in the summertime and ski the vast, white terrain during winter.
Heidi’s favorites are family, God's beautiful nature, and the word whimsical.
TOUR GIVEAWAY
(3) winners will receive a paperback copy of Secrets of Rosenli Manor and a paperback copy of Of Darkness and Light!
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**I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.
Thank you for sharing your excellent review! Adding to my Goodreads.
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