The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens

Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Bethany House 
Released: October 15, 2024
320 pages

About the Book:

1956: In the quiet village of Wilbeth Green, the smoldering ruins of Rosemont Abbey set the residents' tongues wagging, and everyone is quick to accuse troublemaker Paul Everly of being the arsonist. Paul has vanished without a trace, leaving only his twin sister, Louisa, certain of his innocence. Fueling her conviction is an inexplicable connection--she felt her twin's death an hour before the abbey went up in flames. Knowing no one will believe her, Louisa embarks on her own investigation, challenging the skepticism of her neighbors and the disdain of her aunt and uncle. Even Inspector Malcolm Sinclair, once Paul's closest friend, is torn between his duty and a lingering loyalty to Paul and warns Louisa to abandon her pursuit. But Louisa is determined to solve a murder no one else believes was committed, even if it means unraveling secrets that could shake Wilbeth Green to its core.

My Rating & Thoughts:    ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Starts with a hook and I needed to know what happened to Paul. When I was fully invested in the mystery and the ending shocked me, I did feel like the pacing slowed down in the middle and was a bit choppy at times. I would have liked to see more of the romance develop, it felt like they went from very little interaction to being in love and that didn't make sense. There were some really funny scenes that had me laughing at the antics. I especially loved the determination of Louisa to prove her beliefs and stand up to her uncle.

(I borrowed this book from the library; opinions expressed 

in this review are my honest opinion and completely my own.)