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Darkwater

Catherine Fisher (2012)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.4

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Mysterious HeroWidower

Synopsis

Jennifer Hale, orphaned and destitute after the Civil War, arrives at Darkwater full of hope, only to be alarmed by her cold reception. More frightening are the screams of Alicia, the dying mistress of the plantation. Jennifer becomes attracted to Walter Dere, her employer, and then Alicia's death frees Walter to propose to her. However, Jennifer develops the symptoms Alicia suffered and remembers Alicia's ravings about witchcraft. Will she suffer a fate worse than death?

Tags

Gothic FictionHistorical FantasySupernatural MysteryRomance