About the Book
Book: House at the End of the Moor
Author: Michelle Griep
Genre: Christian Historical
Release Date: April 2020
An Opulent London Opera Star Escapes to the Rugged Landscape of the English Moors
Opera star Maggie Lee escapes her opulent lifestyle when threatened by a powerful politician who aims to ruin her life. She runs off to the wilds of the moors to live in anonymity. All that changes the day she discovers a half-dead man near her house. Escaped convict Oliver Ward is on the run to prove his innocence, until he gets hurt and is taken in by Maggie. He discovers some jewels in her possession—the very same jewels that got him convicted. Together they hatch a plan to return the jewels, clearing Oliver’s name and hopefully maintaining Maggie’s anonymity.
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In My Opinion
Don’t let the quiet title fool you. While The House at the End of Moor begins and ends on the Moors of England (and gives readers a feel for the danger surrounding Maggie’s home), there’s also a sense of danger and adventure as Maggie and Oliver head to bath to seek out the truth.
Michelle Griep’s writing shines in this Victorian era story filled with wrongful accusations, a hunt for an escaped prisoner, a constable out to serve justice, and greed. I enjoyed how Maggie and Oliver’s relationship grew from wariness of each other to trust, from strangers to friendship to more.
The jewels play a huge part as a plot device that keeps the story moving at a fast pace and even the secondary character elicit strong reactions. Yet beneath all of that is the theme of forgiveness, leaving justice in God’s hand, and family.
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About the Author
Michelle Griep’s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the Christy Award-winning author of historical romances: A Tale of Two Hearts, The Captured Bride, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood’s Ward, A Heart Deceived, and Gallimore, but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan. If you’d like to keep up with her escapades, find her at www.michellegriep.com or stalk her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
More from Michelle
What comes to mind when you hear the word moor? For some, images of Jane Eyre spring to life. For others, The Hound of the Baskervilles starts barking. But for most, it’s a big fat goose egg. The fact is that most Americans don’t have a clue what a moor is, but never fear, my friend…after you read the next few paragraphs, you’ll never again go blank-minded when you hear the word moor.
Last summer I skipped across the pond and tromped around Dartmoor with my daughter and husband. What an awesome experience. I learned first-hand just how windy this vast stretch of land can be, for that’s really what a moor is at heart: a vast stretch of land. Webster’s defines it as an expanse of open rolling infertile land. Sounds rather desolate, eh? Yeah. Kind of. But it’s oh so much more.
In spring and summer, green does abound. Gorse bushes. Scrubby grasses. Lambs and sheep and goats. All these animals roam free so there are trails worn into the dirt that you can hike along. But I hear you…where could you possibly go if there’s nothing besides some farm animals roaming around the place?
You could hike to a tor, which is a “high, craggy hill.” Some of them can be a little treacherous to climb, but sweet mercy, what a view! The earth stretches out like a green and brown quilt. As I hiked that day last spring, whispers in the wind inspired me to wonder a lot of what-ifs, and those what-ifs came together in a story of intrigue and betrayal.
What would you do if you found a half-dead man bleeding in the middle of nowhere? Find out what heroine Maggie Lee does in The House at the End of the Moor.
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a free copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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Blog Stops
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A romance and mystery set in the Victorian era written by Michelle Griep makes “The House at the End of the Moor” a definite book for my TBR list.
It’s a great read! Hope you can get to it soon.
Happy to be on your TBR list, Roxanne!
Thanks for the sweet review!
My pleasure! Your stories are always so enjoyable.
This sounds like a very intriguing read.
You can’t go wrong with a book written by Michelle Griep! Hope you get an opportunity to read it.
I really like this author!
She’s wonderful, isn’t she?
I appreciate hearing about your book, thanks and for the giveaway also.
Lovely cover