Wormwood Abbey
The Secrets of Ormdale, Book 1
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Wormwood Abbey
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Narrated by:
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Elizabeth Knowelden
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By:
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Christina Baehr
About this listen
As a Victorian clergyman's daughter, Edith Worms has seen everything—until a mythical salamander tumbles out of the fireplace into her lap.
When a letter arrives from estranged relatives, Edith is swept away to a crumbling gothic Abbey in the wilds of Yorkshire. Wormwood Abbey isn't just full of curious beasts and ancient family secrets: there's also a tall, dark, and entirely too handsome neighbor who is strangely reluctant for her to leave.
An unexpected bond with her prickly cousin Gwendolyn gives Edith a reason to stay in this strange world—especially when it turns out that Edith herself may have a role in guarding her family's legacy.
But not all of the mysteries of Ormdale are small enough to fit in her lap...and some of them have teeth.
WORMWOOD ABBEY, Book 1 of The Secrets of Ormdale, is a cozy gothic audiobook of mystery, dragons, and the perils of friendship, perfect for fans of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries and Maria Grace.
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It took me a little while to settle into the story, but once I did, I read the whole thing in a single sitting. The plot is engaging without being heavy, and the prose is straightforward, more focused on telling the story than waxing poetic, which I actually appreciated for this kind of cosy gothic adventure.
The characters really won me over, especially Edith, her prickly but lovable cousin Gwendolyn, and the mysterious Drake (always a bonus when the brooding neighbour enjoys Jane Austen!). I also loved that Edith is a writer, and that her family supports her passion; refreshing for the time period and a charming detail that made me root for her even more.
Overall, this was a sweet and entertaining read with twists, warmth, and a hint of romance that I'm sure will bloom more in book two. I'm happily giving it 4 stars and will definitely continue the series!
A cozy gothic fantasy
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