The Uninvited – Dorothy Macardle

A gothic novel about a grown brother and sister who move into their dream house on the cliffs of Devonshire, in spite of warnings that the house is haunted by its previous occupants. 1941.

Tregaron’s Daughter – Madeleine Brent

A historical novel about a woman who lives a quiet life in Cornwall with her fisherman father, until a series of strangers and events lead her to Venice and a possible inheritance. 1971.

Still Glides the Stream – D. E. Stevenson

A novel about a man who retires from the military and returns home to Scotland, where the wartime death of his best friend and neighbor is still strongly felt. 1959. 

Fortune is a Woman – Winston Graham

A novel about a claims adjuster who falls for a married woman who may or may not be involved in an insurance fraud. 1953. 

The Brontes Went to Woolworths – Rachel Ferguson

A short novel about a family of girls who, though beyond the usual age for make-believe, happily live in a world populated by their collective imaginings. 1931. 

The House on the Cliff – D. E. Stevenson

A novel about an orphaned actress who inherits a house in Devonshire and instead of selling it makes the less practical decision to move in. 1966.Continue reading →

The Web of Days – Edna Lee

A gothic historical novel about a Yankee governess who goes to work on a decaying plantation during the early Reconstruction period. 1947. Continue reading →

The River Witch – Marjorie McIntyre

A novel about a head-strong young woman and her life and trials on the Missouri River in the mid-19th century. 1955. Continue reading →

The Blue Sapphire – D. E. Stevenson

A novel about a young woman who is all set to marry the man her family wishes her to marry, when a chance encounter helps nudge her toward a more independently-minded lifestyle. 1963. Continue reading →