I'm not sure how to rate this short story. I don't care for most short stories and this one is really short. It ends on a completely unnecessary cliffhanger. The next two stories in this "trilogy" appear to be just as short, so I'm not sure why they were not combined into a single short novella. For how short it is and how abruptly (and unnecessarily) it stops mid-story, I want to give it only one star. BUT...I was pleasantly surprised by the writing. Most of the freebies I've read are clearly "free" for a reason. But this one actually has a fairly good quality of writing. Not brilliant or great, but pleasant to read. Most of the things the characters say and do actually make sense, if they are bizarrely coincidental. However, I did at first think this was a historical story until the heroine mentioned a television in her hotel room and buying a new phone to replace her Blackberry. So the sense of time could have been better detailed early on in the tale. But it's a fun, pleasant to read, if predictable ghost story. This almost makes me want to give it three starts. I'm almost tempted to give it four stars just because the writing is such an improvement over the last "freebie" I read. But in the end, I was too unsatisfied with the abrupt ending and lack of greater detail in the story, so I'm going to settle on two stars. If you don't mind very short stories and like ghost stories that are not at all scary, you might like this. If you're looking for world building and character development, I suggest finding another, longer book. A delightful story!I'm usually not into fantasy or anything paranormal, but Elizabeth Marshal's book turned out to be a delightful read. Just the book to curl with on the sofa.This author has a great imagination and lots of courage to cross the borders of the accepted science facts. All these combined with the lovely characters and a very thorough researched historical setting, turned this story into a great read. Although I must to admit, after reading "When Fate Dictates" I had expected nothing less.
What do You think about Haunting Grace (2011)?
I enjoyed reading these short stories just wish they would have been full length novels.
—vanbunnyrabbit
I enjoyed reading this little tale but it was very predictable and far too short!
—Jarri
