Saturday, April 27, 2024

The Orchids at Ashthorne Hall by Rebecca Anderson - OPTIONAL

The Orchids at Ashthorne Hall by Rebecca Anderson, 260 pages. Shadow Mountain Publishing, 2024. $17.

Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG; Violence: PG

BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

Hyacinth has a way with orchids and has been given the opportunity to take care of a precious collection of orchids while the owner is in India for a time. Upon arrival at Ashthorne Hall, Hyacinth is delighted to meet the orchids in the hot house and to learn that Ashthorne Hall is haunted. Being warned by the formidable housekeeper to stay out of the family wing only makes Hyacinth more determined to meet the ghost and find out what secrets lurk in the dark.

The mystery elements were thrilling—especially when Hyacinth starts breaking the rules and looking over her shoulder. Several things didn’t add up, and watching them all come together was fun. I’m not really sure how I feel about the romantic elements, but it ends up cute, so at least there’s that.

All of the characters are English. The mature content rating is for mentions of alcohol and scary elements. The violence rating is for gun use.

Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen

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