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Miramont’s Ghost by Elizabeth Hall & Giveaway (US/Canada)

February 26, 2015 by Darlene

Miramonts-Ghost_Elizabeth-HallMiramont’s Ghost by Elizabeth Hall was inspired by research into the actual Miramont Castle in Manitou Springs, Colorado.  This is a haunting story that will send shivers up your spine.  I listened to the audio version and I thoroughly enjoyed it.  It was my first time listening to narrator Emily Durante but it won’t be my last.  She brought the chilling atmosphere of this story to life perfectly.

As a young girl Adrienne lives with her family in the countryside of France.  Adrienne isn’t your typical child though as she is a clairvoyant – a clairvoyant with the ability to see the secrets of those around her.  Needless to say that in the 1800’s this was frowned upon and Adrienne was quieted more than once when she thought to speak aloud what she was seeing.  Only one person understood Adrienne and that was her grandfather but even he told her that it was best to keep it to herself just before he passed otherwise she could put herself in a lot of danger.

As time passes Adrienne still has her visions but the only person she shares them with is her governess Lucie.  Lucie decides to keep track of Adrienne’s visions in a journal that she keeps well hidden… but not well enough.  Adrienne’s Aunt Marie finds the journal that is of course full of dark secrets about Adrienne’s own family.  Secrets that could threaten to destroy Marie and her son Julien and she isn’t about to let that happen.  Marie manages to convince Adrienne’s mother that it would be best for the girl to accompany her to America to live with her and her son Julien, a priest, in his big castle in Manitou Springs.  While Adrienne thinks she’s going to America to start a new life her Aunt Marie has much different intentions… evil intentions.

The hours I spent listening to this novel flew by for me.  I’m not sure how it translates into print but the audio really brought the time and place alive for me.  The writing is beautiful and descriptive and with Emily Durante’s narration it was perfect for me.  I also love Gothic novels and a good ghost story will always top my list.  As a note to some of my readers there is some disturbing content that some may find offensive.

Recommended for those who enjoy those haunting, chilling ghost stories that stay with you even after you turn that last page.

 

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Source: Digital review copy provided by the publisher for an honest review. Audiobook from personal library. No compensation was received.
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Filed Under: 2015 - 100+ Books, 2015 ARC's, 2015 Book Reviews, 2015 HF Reading Challenge, Audiobooks, TLC Tours

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  1. Kay says

    February 26, 2015 at 6:59 am

    I got this one recently for my Kindle and want to read it soon. My interest was the castle in Manitou Springs. We vacationed in Colorado this last summer and spent a whole day wandering around that small town next to Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak. I have toured a couple of places, but have not made it to Miramont Castle. Maybe next time. Good to hear that the story is worthwhile. And also good to know that the audio works well. Thanks!

    • admin says

      February 26, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      Kay, I’d love to visit the castle someday especially after reading the book. Apparently they have tours and weddings there. Sounds pretty popular. I’d love to know your thoughts on the book once you’ve read it. There seems to be a lot of varied opinions on it.

  2. Diane Castiglione says

    February 26, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Sounds like a great book.. Just my kind of read.
    Thank you for the review.

    • admin says

      February 26, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      Diane, it was good. Good luck on the giveaway.

  3. Betty Strohecker says

    February 26, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Very interesting review. The book sounds intriguing!

    • admin says

      February 26, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      Betty, it is an intriguing story.

  4. Carol L says

    February 26, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    I look forward to reading this and have it on my TRL. I’ve heard so much about the book and I’m intrigued.Thanks for the opportunity.
    Carol L

  5. Suko says

    February 26, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway, which I will add to my blog’s sidebar.

  6. Maxie Anderson says

    February 26, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Thanks for this post and give-away. And, for the give-away. I haven’t read this kind of mystery in ages. Would love to win this one. Please put my name in.
    Maxie

  7. Susan says

    February 27, 2015 at 7:18 am

    I have been seeing reviews about this book starting to pop up everywhere. It sounds exactly like the type of story that I love and is on my TBR list. I always have an audio book going in the car and I would love to listen to this one. And I love that you enjoyed the narrator, who can make such a difference in a person’s perception of a story. Thanks for the great review and the giveaway!

    • admin says

      February 27, 2015 at 2:33 pm

      Susan, I always have an audiobook going as well. I love them because I can work or craft while listening to a book. I think a narrator is just as important as a good book. They add so much to a story.

  8. Heather J @ TLC Book Tours says

    February 27, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I love audiobooks and I’m always looking for new stories and new narrators. This is definitely going onto my listening list!

    Thanks for being a part of the tour!

  9. bookworm says

    March 1, 2015 at 8:45 am

    This sounds right up my alley, I like ghost stories!
    I’ve been listening to audio books while crocheting and it’s like killing two birds with one stone..lol.

    • admin says

      March 4, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      Naida, audiobooks are perfect for that. That’s exactly what I do too – knit and listen. lol.

  10. Literary Feline says

    March 3, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    I am glad you enjoyed this one so much, Darlene. I know quite a few people did. I was somewhat disappointed in it, but it I did enjoy parts of it.

    • admin says

      March 4, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      Wendy, sorry you were a bit disappointed in this one. You know I listened to the audiobok and sometimes that makes all the difference to my enjoyment of it.

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