Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
Wait for What Will Come - cover

Wait for What Will Come

Barbara Michaels

Publisher: HarperCollins e-books

  • 0
  • 1
  • 0

Summary

An American woman inherits a Cornish coastal mansion shrouded in mystery in this suspenseful gothic romance classic by a New York Times bestseller. 
 
The last of an ancient Cornish clan, Carla Tregellas has inherited her historic ancestral home: a massive mansion looming high up on the jagged cliffs of Cornwall. From the moment Carla takes possession of the grand manor she feels right at home, warmly welcomed by everyone—except the strange and secretive housekeeper, Mrs. Pendennis, who warns the new owner of the tragic, inevitable fate that will surely befall her if she does not depart at once. But Carla cannot leave, for the unseen bonds of a dark family curse are beginning to tighten . . . and a demon lover waits.  
 
Praise for Wait for What Will Come 
 
“This enjoyable story is an interesting commingling of modern romance and Gothic mystery. . . . The surprise ending is satisfying and intelligent. Recommended for all fiction collections.” —Library Journal
Available since: 10/13/2009.
Print length: 320 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • The Fall of Man - cover

    The Fall of Man

    Matthew Cirson

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    In a history where war's darkness intertwines with ancient terrors, John Cody and the soldiers by his side, fight a hopeless battle across a darkened 1940's Europe. What begins as a quest to liberate a fallen world quickly reveals an even deeper nightmare: towns and cities swallowed by silence, histories erased, and an unearthly presence lurking in the void. 
Beneath the horrors of war, a more terrifying question looms: if God be for us, then who, or what, be against us? In this realm of unfathomable darkness, Cody must confront forces beyond mortal comprehension, fighting not just for survival, but for the very soul of mankind itself. 
In this haunting convergence of war, horror, and human resilience, the line between salvation and damnation blurs. To stave off the fall of man, he must unravel the darkness, before it devours everything. 
"A soul-shattering journey into ancient, celestial terror and a haunting twist on mankind's darkest moments." Adrian B - Independent Reviewer.
    Show book
  • The Book - cover

    The Book

    H.P. Lovecraft

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz, and includes a fully immersive cinematic music score. 
"The Book" is an unfinished short story by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft, believed to have been written in late 1933. It was first published in the journal Leaves in 1938, after Lovecraft's death. 
In the story fragment, the narrator is given an ancient book by a strange bookseller, and when he takes it home and examines it, weird and sinister events ensue...
    Show book
  • Relax Get Inspired: The Telltale Heart - cover

    Relax Get Inspired: The Telltale...

    Edgar Allan Poe

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The Tell-Tale Heart | Edgar Allan Poe (Audiobook with Atmosphere) 
Step into the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe with this dramatic reading of The Tell-Tale Heart. A chilling tale of obsession, madness, and guilt, Poe’s short story continues to grip readers nearly two centuries after its first publication. 
This audiobook version pairs a clear and engaging narration with a dark, atmospheric backdrop designed to immerse you in the eerie setting of the story. Perfect for fans of classic literature, gothic horror, or those simply seeking a spine-tingling listen. 
📖 The Tell-Tale Heart was first published in 1843 and is in the public domain.
    Show book
  • Markheim - cover

    Markheim

    Robert Louis Stevenson

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  "Markheim" is a dark tale of crime, mysteries, and the choices that shape our destinies. In an antique shop on Christmas Eve in London, Markheim commits a dreadful act – murder. But is it just an ordinary crime? Or is there something more hidden behind it? When a mysterious man appears in the shop, Markheim must make a decision that will change his life forever. Will he choose light or darkness? Find out for yourself in this intriguing story of sin and temptation.
    Show book
  • Masquerade - cover

    Masquerade

    S. E. England

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Masquerade is a supernatural thriller told from the perspective of a spiritual medium and astral traveler. Following a whirlwind relocation for a live-in job at the local inn, Beth quickly realizes the whole village is thoroughly haunted, the people here fearful and cowed. As a spiritual medium, her attention is drawn to Scarsdale Hall nearby, the enormous stately home dominating what is undoubtedly a wild and beautiful landscape. Built of black stone with majestic turrets, it seems to drain the energy from the land. There is, she feels, something malevolent about it, as if time has stopped . . .
    Show book
  • Her Twisted Sinners - cover

    Her Twisted Sinners

    Ginna Moran

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Purgatory is mine. I'll do whatever it takes to ensure humanity finds the balance it deserves. With the seven sinners and the most notorious devil by my side, we can change the world. No, not only the world. The entire universe. We have to. Our futures depend on it. The angelic army plans to reset everything, bringing on the End of Times. 
I refuse to let such a thing happen. I didn't lose my soul for nothing. Heaven's lost angels won't be able to keep their power for long. They've never met an angel-kissed and devil-loved mortal with a new purpose in life. I have too much to lose. So does humanity. 
Hell will rise to its intended glory. And with it, so will I. 
Enter Hell's Kingdom and ride the devils down in this thrilling, unforgettable finale.
    Show book