{"product_id":"the-vanishing-at-loxby-manor-9780785232957","title":"The Vanishing at Loxby Manor","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA story of second chances and secrets, this mysterious Regency romance will transport you to 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e-century England as one young lady reunites with her childhood love to find his missing sister.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHer friend is missing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter five years abroad, Charity Halliwell finally returns to Loxby Manor, the home of dear friends--and her lost love. No longer a young girl, she is now haunted by a painful secret and the demise of her dreams. Instead of the healing and happiness she hopes to find, she encounters a darkness lurking in the shadows of the once-familiar house. When her friend, Seline, disappears the very night of her arrival, Charity is determined to uncover the truth.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHer only hope is the man who broke her heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBranded a coward, Piers Cavanaugh has lived the last five years as an outcast far from his family home. When his sister presumably elopes with a stable hand, Piers joins forces with an unlikely partner--the one woman he thought he'd never see again. Together they launch an investigation that leads to strange nightly meetings in the ruins of an old abbey and disturbing whispers of a secret organization. The more they learn, the more desperate the situation becomes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe house seems determined to keep its secrets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs they struggle to piece together the clues, Charity and Piers also endeavor to rebuild their friendship. One cryptic letter changed everything between them. To find happiness they will have to overcome the grief and shame keeping them apart. But first they must discover why Seline vanished and confront the growing fear that she may never return. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSettle in, because once you start \u003cem\u003eThe Vanishing at Loxby Manor\u003c\/em\u003e, you won't be able to put it down. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Vanishing at Loxby Manor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eVanishing at Loxby Manor\u003c\/em\u003e cleverly combines Regency romance with Gothic intrigue, and the result is a suspenseful, thoroughly entertaining read. Charming and lovely.\"--Tasha Alexander, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eIn the Shadow of Vesuvius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Like each of Wilson's novels, \u003cem\u003eThe Vanishing at Loxby Manor\u003c\/em\u003e drew me in from the start and didn't let go. From the heartfelt characters to the twists that kept me guessing, I relished each turn of the page. Wilson is a master at historical mystery, and I cannot wait for her next story.\"--Lindsay Harrel, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Joy of Falling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Abigail Wilson's latest Gothic romance hits the notes readers have come to expect from her talented pen: romance, shadows and intrigue and a brilliantly executed atmosphere. She is a master at her craft and a rare stand-out in a popular genre.\"--Rachel McMillan, author of \u003cem\u003eThe London Restoration\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Weaving a shadow of mystery among the gilded countryside of Regency England, Wilson's tale of love lost, buried shame, and secret societies is a delicious blend of romance and intrigue. Splash in gorgeous historical Regency details, and murder brewing around every stone, and readers will be burning through the pages until the riveting end.\"--J'nell Ciesielski, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Socialite\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A gothic romance that is filled with great characters and a mystery that unfolds chapter by chapter. A perfect blend of mystery, family relationships, lost years, and star-crossed love. Be warned, you won't be able to walk away from these characters.\"--Cara Putman, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eFlight Risk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet but mysterious Regency Romance with Gothic tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stand-alone novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook length: approximately 90,000 words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes discussion questions for book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/26\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780785232957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336","brand":"Abigail Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38028057739445,"sku":"9780785232957","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e0d1a849-38f6-40e9-bb6a-ac5df9c4f3d3.jpg?v=1609194439","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-vanishing-at-loxby-manor-9780785232957","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}