Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Seven: Fiercombe Manor

Fiercombe Manor is British author Kate Riordan's second novel, and based on this one I will certainly consider reading her first novel (Birdcage Walk), though probably not immediately as they seem sort of similar, and I like a bit of variety in my reading, generally.  But back to Fiercombe Manor: this book's characters were more nuanced than I'd expected them to be based on the cover and the description on the dust jacket, and likewise its setting was more atmospheric than I'd expected.  These elements certainly added to this book's intrigue, at least for me; I found it quite compelling to read.  I enjoyed how the narration of the story switched between the protagonist, Alice, and Elizabeth, a mysterious figure from the past, often serving to increase my suspense while providing another dimension to Alice's discoveries.  There are light elements of romance, as well as stronger elements of mystery and suspense, in this well-written historical fiction novel; if you like historical fiction or are simply looking for a compelling read, I'd certainly recommend Fiercombe Manor.