Shadow of Fear

Edgecliffe Manor #2

by Jane Peart

When Challys Winthrop promises her dying mother that she will take care of her little brother, Ty, she knows it means keeping him away from her ruthless stepfather. But in order to do so, she is forced to go against her guileless nature and devise an elaborate and daring plan.
Caught in the midst of a series of unforeseen circumstances that threaten to unravel her perilous scheme, Challys finds she must make yet another desperate decision. Little does she know it will come back to threaten her newfound happiness and love.
Through it all, a shadow of fear follows Will she ever be free of her stepfather's hold on her and Ty?

Genres: Mystery, Christian Fiction, Adult Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Jane Johnson Peart of Asheville, North Carolina, Humboldt and Marin counties, California, and in recent years, Hawaii, passed away in 2007. She was the author of more than 60 works of suspense, historical fiction and romance, which touched the hearts and minds of thousands of readers whose correspondence she treasured. She wrote for the secular and Christian market, and is best known for the Brides of Montclair series.

Reviews

[Cindy aka "The Book Fairy" · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent suspence and atmosphere these series:)

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book I've read by Jane Peart, and I have enjoyed both novels. This novel takes place during the turn-of-the-century in England. Challys promises her dying mother she will take care of her little brother, Ty. But with her evil, ruthless stepfather, she knows the only thing she can do is flee. While trying to get to her great aunt and uncle's estate, she has very many perilous and frightening things happen to her. And when she finally gets there, she finds their circumstances have really changed, and they need her as much as she needs them.

This is a good Christian romance/suspense novel. I love clean stories with no swearing and no sex.

[Cris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story showing how few rights Women had in the 1900. Everything went to the husband at marriage. The young lady in the story learns hard work at the stage coach repaying the room she needed to take care of her sick brother.

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[Lisa M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another one of those books that you just sort of accept as can’t really happen in real life. Enjoy the read and move on. 🙂