She's full of hatred and wants to complete her father's pursuit of bringing her sister's murderer to justice.

So many secrets in this story. I was nearly bursting in the first quarter of the book to know them all! Ella Pemberton arrives at Wyckhorn Manor under an assumed name, to be the governess of her nephew. Lord Sedgewick doesn't want his son to lose anyone else in his life, so this new governess he urgently wishes to keep - for his son's sake, of course.

As the secrets unravel will they find forgiveness? And, more importantly, will Ella receive the peace of God to dissolve the anger and hurt of her past?

You'll enjoy discovering undercurrents in the trope derived from one of the classics - but I can't tell you lest it become a spoiler. If you're a fan of gothic, regency romance, you're gonna love this!

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC and for the opportunity to post an honest review.

Thank you Barbour Publishing and NetGalley for this absolute GEM of a book!! A Gothic mystery romance worthy of all the praise it gets! This book has elements of Daphne du Maurier mixed with Jane Austen and Agatha Christie and I am HERE FOR IT!

Also, the Christian element of this book is truly beautiful. And I am 100% in favour of the ‘I love her but I’m not worthy of her’ trope…but never fear, we get the ending we all deserve! (With plenty of twists, wrong turns and speed bumps on the way.)

BENEATH HIS SILENCE by HANNAH LINDER is a beautifully writen regency romance novel, with interesting characters, romance, mystery, suspense, secrets, and a strong Christian message running through the story.
Ella Pemberton leaves her family home, Abbington Hall, to travel to Northston in order to continue her dead father’s quest to prove that Lord Sedgewick of Wickhorn Manor murdered her sister Lucy, who was married to him.
Ella has always been the feisty sister whereas Lucy was quiet and good. Ella bravely approaches Lord Sedgewick and applies for the position of governess to his son Peter, and promptly falls in love with the dear little boy. She is astonished at Lord Sedgewick’s kindness to those in need, his close relationship with Peter, and his faith in God.
Henry Sedgewick has been hurt by the women in his life, starting with his unloving mother, and this together with the guilt he feels after Lucy’s death, turns to hatred. He feels safe in that dark cocoon until Ella comes into his life. Will he learn to forgive and come out of his self-imposed prison?…….
This is a lovely story and one I cannot recommend highly enough to anyone who enjoys this genre. I found it most enjoyable, gripping and inspirational.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Barbour Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

Romance, intrigue and mystery..wow! A captivating story from beginning till the end. A real page turner! if you enjoy gothic style regency romance highly recommend this book!! Clean read.