title: Mist of Midnight: A Novel (The Daughters of Hampshire)
author:  Sandra Byrd 
description: Infusing her story with mystery, tension, and emotion, Byrd strikes a fine balance between the darkness of a Gothic mystery and the sweetness of a captivating love story. (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>)<br /><br />Just the right mix of mystery and romance to keep the reader guessing until the end. Shady characters along with a strong heroine transport the reader to a different time and place. The rich prose will remind readers of Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights. (<i>RT (Romantic Times)</i>)<br /><br /><b>"Reminiscent of the Bronte sisters... A captivating Gothic love story that intertwines mystery and intrigue with romance, this novel grabs readers from its opening lines until its last page."</b> (<i>CBA Retailer + Resources</i>)<br /><br /><i>Mist of Midnight</i> is a subtly haunting, beautifully atmospheric, and decadently romantic story that will find a comfortable home among the best Gothic romances of days gone by. (<i>USA Today</i>)<br /><br />"Reminiscent of Victoria Holt, [Mist of Midnight] includes an intriguing mystery that is so ingeniously planned that, upon finishing, readers will spend time flipping back to see how the clues were laid. The atmosphere of the setting will delight gothic romance audiences, while the inclusion of relatable scripture, gleaned from the protagonists missionary roots, will satisfy inspirational readers. Richly detailed descriptions of life in British-occupied India cement this historical account, though perhaps take second place to the authors immensely engaging characters. (<i>Historical Novel Society (Editor's Choice)</i>)<br /><br />A marvelous mingling of mystery and deeply moving family and romantic love, <i>Mist of Midnight</i> kept me guessing until the very end. A house on a cliff, a Victorian-Gothic atmosphere, a cast of suspicious characters including a dark, brooding hero and a strong heroine: shades (or mists) of <i>Jane Eyre</i> and <i>Rebecca</i>! I look forward to the next novel in this compelling new series. (Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Mistress of Mourning)<br /><br /><i>Mist of Midnight</i> is wonderfully atmospheric, with all the right elements for a true Gothic novel, from sounds that go bump in the night to characters who are not at all what they seem. The spiritual underpinning is solid, comforting, even as we're trapped in the author's finely spun web of mystery, romance, and a sense of foreboding that doesn't lift until the final page. Charlotte Bront? Victoria Holt? Meet Sandra Byrd, the modern mistress of Gothic romance! (Liz Curtis Higgs, New York Times bestselling author of Mine Is the Night)<br /><br />Among the many things I love about reading a Sandra Byrd novel is knowing that her words will transport me to another place and time, that she will win me over with intriguing and complex characters, and that Ill savor every word. <i>Mist of Midnight</i> is no exception. I loved this book! Sandra Byrd could belong to the writing group of the Bronte sisters if theyd had one. <i>Wuthering Heights</i> and <i>Jane Eyre</i> along with crumbling mansions, mysterious distant cousins, and one womans journey to prove who she really is are just few layers that ripple through the mists. Bravo, Sandra! Another winner. (Jane Kirkpatrick, award-winning author of A Light in the Wilderness)<br /><br />Richly written and multi-layered, <i>Mist of Midnight</i> blends traditional England and exotic India in a historical feat worthy of Victoria Holt. Breathless danger, romance, and intrigue made this series opener by the ultra-talented Sandra Byrd a compelling must-read! (Laura Frantz, author of Loves Reckoning)<br /><br />"Once again, Sandra Byrd delivers a richly layered story that will leave you eagerly awaiting the next book in this brand-new series. <i>Mist of Midnight</i> has it all: intriguing and memorable charactersincluding a central female protagonist who is both complex and inspiringa plot chock-full of mystery and suspense, and a Victorian gothic setting, impeccably researched and artfully and evocatively relayed. Prepare to be transported!" (Karen Halvorsen Schreck, author of Sing For Me)
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  Praise for
  
  Mist of Midnight
  
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  “Among the many things I love about reading a Sandra Byrd novel is knowing
  that her words will transport me to another place and time, that she will win
  me over with intriguing and complex characters, and that I’ll savor every
  word. _Mist of Midnight_ is no exception. I loved this book! Sandra Byrd could
  belong to the writing group of the Brontë sisters if they’d had one.
  _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_ along with crumbling mansions, mysterious
  distant 