Mistress of Mellyn (Romantic Suspense) — Victoria Holt AZW3 MOBI EPUB

Mistress of Mellyn — Victoria Holt. Formats: AZW3 MOBI EPUB. First published in 1960.

Fiction. Tags: Gothic, Mystery, Romance, Suspense.
isbn:9781429994163 Hash:B39360AA7258CC8CC945BB79C8863C14A2B17E8C

Mount Mellyn stood as proud and magnificent as she had envisioned…But what about its master—Connan TreMellyn? Was Martha Leigh's new employer as romantic as his name sounded? As she approached the sprawling mansion towering above the cliffs of Cornwall, an odd chill of apprehension overcame her.

TreMellyn's young daughter, Alvean, proved as spoiled and difficult as the three governesses before Martha had discovered. But it was the girl's father whose cool, arrogant demeanor unleashed unfamiliar sensations and turmoil—even as whispers of past tragedy and present danger begin to insinuate themselves into Martha's life.

Powerless against her growing desire for the enigmatic Connan, she is drawn deeper into family secrets—as passion overpowers reason, sending her head and heart spinning. But though evil lurks in the shadows, so does love—and the freedom to find a golden promise forever…

Amazon.com Review

Originally published nearly 40 years ago, this Gothic classic has been frightening, romancing, and winning fans ever since. Part Jane Eyre, part Rebecca and all good, clean, campy fun, Mistress of Mellyn will keep you tearing through the pages, and looking for copies to lend out to friends.

Our heroine Martha Leigh is a prim and freshly minted governess who has been hired by the remote and demanding Connan TreMellyn to care for his daughter Alvean. As the departure of the three prior governesses suggests, Alvean is a difficult charge, though understandably so since the recent death of her mother, Alice. As Martha tries to connect with Alvean, she researches the history of Mellyn, and discovers hidden family secrets that still haunt the present. Now familiar with Alvean, she feels herself falling for Connan. Though the desire between Martha and Connan grows, Alice's tragic death continues to haunt them both and endanger any future they may have.

A delightful combination of highbrow writing and lowbrow sentiments, Mistress of Mellyn is a guilt-free treat you can indulge in. The romance, suspense, and mystery tromp across the pages with predictable frequency, and there are enough dark looks and dark corridors for any Gothic fan. —Nancy R.E. O'Brien

Other Reviews

"Gothic romance thriller which out-thrills and out-gothics most." —Evening Standard
"For a good escapist read Victoria Holt never disappoints." —Netta Martin, Annabel
"Women of all ages with a vestige of romance in their make-up will devour this in a bite!" —Everywoman
"It is superb storytelling! It is utterly compulsive!I must heartily recommend it." —Alex Stuart, John O'London's
"Within the limitations of this particular type of story, Miss Holt's books seems to have exactly the right qualities." —Eastern Daily Press
"It reads so freshly that I recommend it to anyone who likes a good romance, mysterious, clean and quite entertaining. She captures the air of the Cornish coast and the Victorian way of life of the landed gentry." —Yorkshire Evening Post
"A highly readable novel of suspense and intrigue." —Oxford Mail


Victoria Holt's 32 Novels I plan to upload a few more...
Mistress of Mellyn (1960) This one
Kirkland Revels (1962)
Bride of Pendorric (1963)
The Legend of the Seventh Virgin (1965)
Menfreya in the Morning (1966)
The King of the Castle (1967)
The Queen's Confession: The Story of Marie-Antoinette (1968)
"The Shivering Sands (1969) Uploaded here
The Secret Woman (1970)
Shadow of the Lynx (1971) Uploaded here
On the Night of the Seventh Moon (1972)
The Curse of the Kings (1973)
The House of a Thousand Lanterns (1974)
Lord of the Far Island (1975)
The Pride of the Peacock (1976)
Devil on Horseback (1977)
My Enemy, the Queen (1978)
Spring of the Tiger (1979)
Mask of the Enchantress (1980)
Judas Kiss (1981)
The Demon Lover (1982)
The Time of the Hunter's Moon (1983) Uploaded here
The Landower Legacy (1984)
The Road to Paradise Island (1985)
Secret for a Nightingale (1986)
Silk Vendetta (1987)
The India Fan (1988) Uploaded here
The Captive (1989)
Snare of Serpents (1990)
Daughter of Deceit (1991)
Seven for a Secret (1992)
The Black Opal (1993)