The Secrets of Whitcomb Manor
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Publisher Description
Michael O'Leary is devestated by the lost of his beloved Stiles Long. The thought of returning to their home in St. Louis is more than he can bear. Having received the news that, he has inherited a Manor in England, he decides to go there. Hoping that he can find a way to begin his life anew.
What he finds are secrets. So many secrets, he can't determine who is friend and who is foe. He is now Lord Whit. The owner of a vast amount of land, a village, named Whitcomb, employees on grounds, land tenants and villagers all look to him for guidance.
Michael also finds family. His cousins George, who is nearly his double, and Evaline, whose personality changes with the wind. There's also, Vicar Joseph Williams, a man who isn't what he appears.
A visit from his dear friend, Lizzie Ferguson, leaves him missing his old life even more. Just before the new year, he receives a haunting telegram from Lizzie, promising the new year was going to bright for him.
Without Stiles in his life he feels lost, then New Year's Day 1912 arrives and…
After reading the book be sure to read the last page THE STORY CONTINUES
Customer Reviews
EXCELLENT READ!
Michael O’Leary is trying to move on after his loss of Stiles Long. He has decisions to make about his inheritance of Whitcomb Manor in England. Every day is a struggle for Michael as he’s now in England, learning a new business and the running of Whit Village and the Manor. At times he almost finds that he hasn’t thought about Stiles, but the painful memories always find their way back.
He meets his cousins George and Evaline Whit, who have worked diligently to keep the Manor running as smoothly as possible. But even with all the new business to deal with and new people to meet, he misses St. Louis, Lizzie and especially Stiles.
Lizzie is a life saver as she comes to Whit Manor for a much needed visit with Michael. She sees how Michael is still grieving for Stiles.
As days go by, Michael will deal with temptation, unwanted advances, accidents and murder. But are they truly accidents? He put’s his Pinkerton expertise to work to solving all these strange goings on. But Michael will find he is not alone, and he will have someone by his side through all the chaos.
CJ Baty has created another excellent and exciting tale for the “The Pinkerton Man” series. I think “The Secrets of Whitcomb Manor” is now the best story written out of the entire series. It’s filled with suspense, danger, secrets, surprises, temptation, love, heartbreak and joy. Amidst all the goings on CJ Baty also delivers a love that lasts forever.
Of course, no story is without Lizzie Ferguson with her enthusiasm and magnetism. The author will bring out the loyalty, love, friendship, determination that Lizzie has always emanated with Michael and Stiles.
The author provides an in-depth look into the odd relationship of Michael’s parents and the inheritance. As far as the mystery and secrets, the author keeps it intense with a lineup of new and suspicious characters: Michael’s cousins: George and Evaline Whit, Reverend Joseph Williams; brother and sister; Annie and Lyle Cumbersome, and Peter.
I highly recommend “The Secrets of Whitcomb Manor” for a spectacular murder mystery and a shocking ending. In fact, the entire “The Pinkerton Man” series is high entertainment. CJ Baty will have two surprises at the end. I’m excited about the new change in venue that CJ Baty has planned for the near future.