The House at the End of the Moor by Michelle Griep has Mrs. Margaret Dosett (aka Maggie Lee) finding escaped convict, Oliver Ward out on the moors near Morden Hall in March of 1861. When Oliver is hiding from the determined Constable Barrow in a small closet, he discovers the jewels that he was convicted of stealing. The pair come up with a plan to return the ruby necklace and get justice for them both. The House at the End of the Moor is a compelling historical novel that is well-written and moves along at a gentle pace. I enjoyed Michelle Griep's detailed writing that captured the era. The author brought the moors alive with her vivid word imagery. I could just imagine Maggie out walking on the moors with her dog, Malcolm at her side. Maggie Lee and Oliver Ward are developed and realistic characters with a deep faith. I like how they work together to get justice and redemption. I thought it was unique that Michelle Griep made Maggie Lee an opera singer. I enjoyed the references to some beautiful operas. The treachery that had taken place was terrible and there were some truly evil individuals in this story. The violence did have me cringing, but it was realistic. Prisoners were treated terribly unless they had money to grease palms. Forgiveness, second chances and redemption were some of the Christian themes in the story. I enjoyed the Jayne Eyre references especially the one at the end. I was especially pleased with how one character made a complete life change. I like how The House at the End of the Moor combined mystery, intrigue, romance, suspense, history and faith into one fascinating novel. The House at the End of the Moor is an appealing novel that reminds you that no matter how dark the situation, He is always with you.

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