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Wait for What Will Come

Barbara Michaels

Publisher: HarperCollins e-books

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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.

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