Review
A daughter's promise to her dying father. Isabel Morrison found herself betrothed to a man she had never met and yet here she was on her way to make a life with him. She was not prepared for the news that awaited her or the danger she was about to put herself in. Her passion for a stranger and the truth she must discover will leave you anxious to turn each page.
Although I had a hard time getting into this story, I found it to be very well written and the characters to be very well rounded. I found the most difficult thing about this novel was the first person point of view. I think that was more due to my inability to see myself in the role than the book itself. I genuinely enjoyed the hero and heroine, Duncan Ross and Isabel Morrison. Isabel is dealt every rough break imaginable and is finally able to find happiness with the very dapper Duncan - a man I wouldn't mind be saved by myself. I felt as if Isabel was given a raw deal in all of her encounters with the very distasteful Theo Besserman. Theo is the very epitome of your worst nightmare and you'll be shocked to the core at how far he will go. For me this was a very interesting and enjoyable book. My only downfall is not being able to picture myself as the heroine - a feat the right reader could accomplish and master. -- Melissa M. Curran, Scribesworld
After the death of her father Isabel Morrison travels to Maine to marry Jonathan Besserman. Upon her arrival she finds that Jonathan has died and left her Hopemore House, if she agrees to restore the old house to it's former glory. From the moment Isabel arrives she gets a feeling of discomfort about the eerie house and it's occupants. When accidents and strange occurrences begin to plague Isabel, she's not sure who to suspect, Jonathan's handsome, golden brother Theodore, or the dark and brooding attorney, Duncan Ross. Whoever is behind the mishaps is surely trying to drive her from Hopemore before she can fulfill the stipulations in Jonathan's will. THE BRIDES OF OWL'S HEAD is a gothic novel in its truest form. It is reminiscent of gothic divas such as Victoria Holt and Phyllis Whitney. The story is told in the first person from Isabel's perspective. The story carries the reader along through Isabelle's thoughts and actions. The dialogue, while sparse, is believ! able and well done. The story is interesting and unfolds at an even pace. A sense of menace flows throughout the story and as it unfolds the tension mounts. I would recommend THE BRIDES OF OWL'S HEAD to readers who enjoy traditional gothic novels that have just a touch of romance. -- Terrie Figueroa, Romance Communications
About the Author
Allison Knight began writing in grade school. She wrote for her college newspaper and after she began teaching she wrote a school newsletter. She claims turning her talents to fiction was an easy step.
Allison is married and has four children and five granddaughters. She's hoping someday for a grandson. A retired high school teacher she has taught fiction writing classes at the college level, has spoken at numerous writing conferences. She's an active member of RWA, the Heart of Dixie Chapter.
She and her husband retired to Alabama and together they operate The Hanamar Agency, and enthusiastically represent several very talented authors.
