Suggestions for historical Gothics

[whitelady]

Anyone know of some truly excellent historical Gothic romances? Not 20th century, please. And please, none taking place in the Far East or exotic worlds.

[Scaredy]

I found Sara Hely's The Legend of the Green Man to be quite good. See my brief review under the Review Section.

[MysteryMind]

Sea Jade written by Phyllis Whitney is quite good. Takes place in New England at end of 19th century. Does have a Chinese character but I don't think it will detract from your pleasure of it.

[paigenumber]

If you want a good historical, read Ariadne Pritchett's "Mill Reef Hall."

[readertim]

Thanks for the recommendation. What is Mill Reef Hall about?

[paigenumber]

Well, not to give the story away, it involves a young orphaned woman who is hired to nurse a dying man at his desolate estate somewhere on the East Anglian coast, I believe, in the middle of winter. He is attended only by his brother and nephew, both of whom are anxiously awaiting his death. Add a touch of the occult and some espionage and you get a very interesting intrigue.