NARROW ESCAPE; SHALESLIP MANOR BOOK 1
NARROW ESCAPE simmers with secrets and suspense
Matthew Poe is the only witness in a case of murder and corruption in the lead mining industry. After an attempt is made on his life, he seeks refuge at Shaleslip Manor.
Mr. Gregory Royse, bound by honour and duty to his King and country, agrees to take him in, though his presence puts everyone at Shaleslip in danger—including Gregory’s new bride, Marjorie.
When Mr. Poe’s secret is revealed with disastrous consequences, will Gregory succeed in protecting his loved ones and the witness, or will he be forced to choose between family and honour?
In Narrow Escape, Emmaline Hoffmeister masterfully creates a world around Shaleslip Manor electrified with the excitement and intrigue of a riveting suspense story.
"Full of adventure and romance, this story will keep readers wondering who can be trusted and what will happen next." - Singing Librarian Books
"I was hooked from the very beginning!" - NYGIRL
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TRUE LIES; SHALESLIP MANOR BOOK 2
TRUE LIES decries a fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and romance
From bestselling author Emmaline Hoffmeister comes the latest in her Shaleslip Manor collection.
Gregory and Marjorie Royse are enjoying another perfect day at Shaleslip Manor when their peace is shattered by the arrival of some unexpected guests. Lady Opale de Dampierre, touring England with her father and fiancé, is beside herself when her dowry is stolen and her father injured in a highway robbery. The battered, shaken travellers take shelter at Shaleslip Manor where Gregory and Marjorie begin to suspect that not all is as it seems.
Dom André, the dashing groom-to-be, appears by turns to be deeply in love with and entirely uninterested in his future wife. Lord Hugo, the lady’s father, is not as concerned as he should be by the loss of his daughter’s fortune, and there is something unusual about the dowry itself. It is up to Gregory and his cousin, Colonel Robert Booth, to unravel these mysteries before the thieves strike again and all of Shaleslip Manor descends into chaos.
In True Lies, Emmaline Hoffmeister continues to explore the enchanting world she first visited in Narrow Escape, creating an atmosphere of romance and intrigue that will make you want to lose yourself in life at Shaleslip Manor and never leave.
TRUE LIES has a clenched grasp on deception, lies, and secrets
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BURDEN OF INNOCENCE; SHALESLIP MANOR BOOK 3
Blind people are not always the ones that can't see ...
In the Shaleslip Manor collection, bestselling author Emmaline Hoffmeister continues the story of Gregory and Marjorie Royse. Immerse yourself in Regency England with these tales of heartbreak, adventure, and romance.
Ghosts from the past keep a family apart in Burden of Innocence, the third installment in Emmaline Hoffmeister’s beloved Shaleslip Manor collection.
While all of Shaleslip Manor is preparing for the annual May Day celebration, tragedy strikes among the tenants. Paul Goss is losing his fight against a mysterious illness and stands at Death’s door. With his blind daughter, Daisy, soon to be orphaned, he makes one last request: Find his estranged reclusive father and bring him home so Daisy will be taken care of.
Marjorie and Gregory rush to his aid, but the far-reaching effects of a thirty-year-old scandal stand in the way of their success. Can they touch the old recluse’s heart and help him see how much Daisy needs him, or will Daisy be left to rely on the charity of strangers?
In Burden of Innocence, the charming denizens of Emmaline Hoffmeister’s Shaleslip Manor learn the importance of family and security in a tale sure to tug at your heartstrings.