The Mandeville Secret, Callie Langridge
The Mandeville Secret, Callie Langridge
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The Mandeville Secret

Author: Callie Langridge

Narrator: Rebecca Courtney

Unabridged: 13 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/18/2023


Synopsis

From the bestselling author of A Time to Change, comes the beautiful, moving and gripping next instalment in the beloved Mandeville Mysteries series.

The past is like a shadow, sometimes invisible but always there…

England, 1924. Nell Potter pens successful romantic mysteries as the enigmatic Margot Evangeline, but off the page, things aren’t quite so wonderful. Nell, tormented by a terrible ordeal in her past, can’t settle, and her writing is coming less and less easily. When she receives an invitation to Hill House, a stunning Georgian manor deep in the countryside, it feels like a chance to escape her troubles.

Hill House is as beautiful as Nell could have ever imagined but, it turns out, not exactly restful. It seems the manor has its own secrets – a series of mysterious thefts have been plaguing the Mandeville family, and there’s even whispers of a spirit walking its halls. Will the newly arrived police inspector – the handsome and taciturn James Painter – be able to discover the truth, or is he in over his head?

Meanwhile, Nell can’t help but think this might be good material for her next book… that is, until the eerie visions begin to become rather personal. Has her past finally come knocking? And what could the tragic history of Louisa Arnold and the esteemed Mandeville family have to do with it?

A tale of one woman’s destiny within a house full of secrets. A mesmerizing, magical and beautiful tale of mystery and romance, from the bestselling author of A Time to Change. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Christina Courtenay and Lucinda Riley.

What readers are saying about this series:

“Loved this book.Didn’t want it to end. Cried at the end.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 “Took my breath away in a way I never thought was possible… filled my arms with copious amounts of goosebumps, whilst also pricking my eyes with unshed tears… It broke my heart, then it fixed it again.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I just couldn’t get enough of it… I really didn’t want this story to end. I was so wrapped up in it… An emotional rollercoaster of a read… Right from the start the author captivated me heart and soul and I loved everything about it. An absolute must read!” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A really powerful and heart-wrenching novel about love and self-sacrifice… It is beautifully written and for a few hours I got lost in its pages … Now it is ended and I feel bereft… a most beautiful and fabulous novel.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About Callie Langridge

"I was born and brought up in Berkshire. Following a teenage spell in the depths of Lancashire, I moved to London where I've lived since. In my writing, I explore social history, complicated relationships, and how the extraordinary happens every day. As well as writing novels, I'm a playwright and have worked with theatres across London. I share my home with my long-term partner, an ever-growing collection of antique curiosities, and more books than any person really needs."


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cindy

This is an intriguing sequel in the Mandeville house series. Wrapped in the past this unique house has seen a lot of history and unveiled many mysteries. It also has been instrumental in bringing about many changes through the people it chooses. What makes them special? They have lost hope and need......more

What an amazing sequel to A Time to Change. This is a truly fascinating and unique series. I loved everything about this book. The Mandeville Secret introduces us to Nell Potter. It's 1924, and she's on her way to the countryside to work on her latest novel and visit her dear friend Charlotte Mandev......more

Goodreads review by Elaine

MIND BLOWN!!!!!! After finishing the first book in this series, I couldn't see how Ms. Langridge could possibly make another great story ... good thing SHE is the author and not me!! What started out as a week in the country with friends to find inspiration for her next book, our heroine Nell finds......more

I liked this book, but in all fairness I stopped and started too much. I lost the flow. I feel the author tried keeping it a little too secretive, but when she started letting some clues in, it really got good.......more

Goodreads review by Erin

I wanted to love this one as much as I loved the first, but this novel fell rather flat for me. I found I did not connect with Nell as much as I did with Lou. Nor did the love story from this book pack as much of a punch as that of its predecessor. I also found the writing overly descriptive at time......more