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Wicked Widow

Jayne Ann Krentz (2000)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesVanza #
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.91

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Synopsis

Madeline Deveridge is all too aware of the whispers behind her back, the rumors that she dispatched her husband to the next world and concealed her crime. But Madeline has a far more pressing problem than being called the Wicked Widow. She fears that she and her beloved aunt are being haunted!

Is Wicked Widow appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Adult historical romance with mild supernatural elements, including rumors of murder and ghostly haunting. Contains romantic tension and themes of scandal, but content is restrained by modern standards.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of a loved one, grief, and gaslighting.

Who'll love this

Readers who enjoy historical mysteries with a touch of the supernatural and strong heroines defying society's expectations will find this engaging.

Tags

Historical RomanceGothic MysteryParanormal Romance