Man of Shadow and Mist
The world seems full of good men—even if there are monsters in it.
England, 1890
Vampires are alive and well in North Yorkshire, leastwise in the minds of the uneducated. Librarian Rosa Edwards intends to drive a stake through the heart of such superstitions. But gossip flies when the mysterious Sir James Morgan returns to his shadowy manor. The townsfolk say he is cursed.
James hates everything about England. The weather. The rumours. The scorn. Yet he must stay. His mother is dying of a disease for which he’s desperately trying to find a cure—an illness that will eventually take his own life.
When Rosa sets out to prove the dark gossip about James is wrong, she discovers more questions than answers. How can she accept what she can’t explain—especially the strong allure of the enigmatic man? James must battle a town steeped in fear as well as the unsettling attraction he feels for the no-nonsense librarian.
Can love prevail in a town filled with fear and doubt?
“Near the atmospheric ruins of Whitby Abbey, spirited librarian Rosa Edwards meets an unexpected hero—the masculine and mysterious Sir James Morgan—who guards his heart as carefully as the secrets darkening his soul. As the two are drawn together, local superstitions—and enemies—conspire to keep them apart. Filled with vivid writing, romance, danger, and faith, this novel is not to be missed.”
“Another stunning novel by Michelle Griep. She paints characters with earnest longings, pain, and pathos against a backdrop of vibrant settings. Themes of hope and redemption shine among the honest depiction of suffering, injustice, and human frailty. Don’t miss this one!”
“How can Griep manage to be so heartrending and yet heartwarming at the same time? She writes some of the most mesmerizing stories, and this one is no exception! Another “monster” tale, this time with echoes of Dracula, with light and shadow blended seamlessly into a stunning portrait of God’s grace.”
“With her trademark style of intrigue, romance, and gripping power, Michelle Griep once again delivers a stirring tale of loss and redemption. Man of Shadow and Mist left me turning pages far into the night, and James and Rosa left an indelible mark on my heart.”