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The Legacy of Sleepy Hollow

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I really loved Legacy. It is the epitome of romance and thriller all tied up into one compelling package. I was drawn in from the very first word, and couldn't put it down until the end. Thank you for bringing back such an amazing legend in such a spectacular way!

It has been twenty-five years since Ichabod Crane departed the quaint little village of Sleepy Hollow. Few know the truth of what happened on the fateful night that the Headless Horseman rode on his midnight cadavers. The truth is about to be revealed.

Icharus Crane, eldest son of the late Ichabod, rides into Sleepy Hollow looking for Abraham "Brom Bones" Van Brunt. His father had always described Sleepy Hollow full of prosperity and abundance. Yet as Icharus enters the town all he sees is ruin. Few remain in town. Homes are showing lack of care. The fields are untilled and barren. Worst of all, Abraham is dead. Icharus enters town just as Abraham's funeral ends. Thus Icharus turns to Abraham's daughter, Katherine, for the fulfillment of a promise. Icharus claims Abraham promised Ichabod tithe and title to the parcel of land bordering Sleepy Hollow beyond the Western Woods.

Braughton "Brau" Van Ripper has been a close family friend of the Van Brunt's for quite a few years now. Many expect Katherine and Brau to soon wed. Brau had mapped out his futures several years prior, intending to gain control of Sleepy Hollow. Since Abraham died sooner than Brau expected, the only way to gain control is by marriage to Katherine. Brau believes he has complete control over Katherine. After all, she is only a female and will do as he tells her.

Katherine learns the promise was real and, as the legal heir, goes behind Brau's back to hand over the papers to Icharus granting him the land. Katherine warns Icharus that something lies within the boundaries of his property that someone desperately desires. Even so, Icharus takes the land. In return, he promises to team up with Katherine and work to bring prosperity back to Sleepy Hollow.

**** I believe everyone knows the legend of the Headless Horseman. Author Morgan Leshay takes this classical tale and adds on another generation for readers to explore. Romance blooms and danger lurks in the shadows, enticing chills down the spines of all who dare to pick up this story for some stormy late night reading. The characters are not as well developed as I would have liked, but the links to the characters from the classical tale makes this story seem believable. Well done and more than worth your time dive in and read. ****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.