The House of Light and Shadows A BRAND NEW captivating historical mystery from Lauren Westwood for 2025 by Lauren Westwood

 I didn’t like this as much as Lauren Westwood’s last novel. A strange Gothic story about a dilapidated historic house, a ghost and estranged sisters, it certainly captures the attention. It was a bit creepy for me but I liked the themes of family, love and forgiveness. 

The story revolves around Ada, a ghost stuck in the historic Rookwood House, and Kate and Emma who live in the present century.  Who is Ada, and what does she want? Kate, a young lawyer, who rushes to the country to look after her estranged sister’s children, forms a connection with Ada. The handsome headmaster of the children’s school seems to be the only one who understands this, but what about Charlie, the good-looking builder? Kate is also attracted to him.

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.