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Kim Taylor Blakemore

    Kim Taylor Blakemore crafts historical mysteries that are celebrated for their captivating narratives and psychological suspense. Her work delves into the complexities of human relationships and the darker aspects of history with a distinctive and compelling style. Readers are drawn to her ability to transport them to another time while maintaining thrilling plotlines. Her novels offer an insightful exploration of the human psyche and historical context, establishing her as a noteworthy author.

    The Companion
    • The Companion

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      They say she’s a murderess. She claims she’s innocent. But Lucy has been known to tell lies…1855, New Hampshire. Lucy Blunt is set to hang for a double murder. Murderess or victim? Only Lucy knows the truth.In the shadow of the gallows, Lucy reflects on the events that led to her bitter downfall—from the moment she arrived at the rambling Burton mansion looking for work and a better life to the grisly murders themselves.In a mysterious household of locked doors and forbidden affections, Lucy slips comfortably into the shadows, where she believes the indiscretions of her past will remain hidden. But when Lucy’s rising status becomes a threat to the mistress’s current companion, the delicate balance of power and loyalty begins to shift, setting into motion a brewing storm of betrayal, suspicion, and rage.Now, with her execution looming closer, Lucy’s allies fight to have her sentence overturned as the tale she’s spinning nears its conclusion. But how much of her story can we trust? After all, Lucy’s been known to bend the truth…

      The Companion2020
      3.5