The Companion by Kim Taylor Blakemore

The Companion

by Kim Taylor Blakemore

They say she’s a murderess. She claims she’s innocent. But Lucy has been known to tell lies…

1855, New Hampshire. Lucy Blunt is set to hang for a double murder. Murderess or victim? Only Lucy knows the truth.

In the shadow of the gallows, Lucy reflects on the events that led to her bitter downfall—from the moment she arrived at the rambling Burton mansion looking for work and a better life to the grisly murders themselves.

In a mysterious household of locked doors and forbidden affections, Lucy slips comfortably into the shadows, where she believes the indiscretions of her past will remain hidden. But when Lucy’s rising status becomes a threat to the mistress’s current companion, the delicate balance of power and loyalty begins to shift, setting into motion a brewing storm of betrayal, suspicion, and rage.

Now, with her execution looming closer, Lucy’s allies fight to have her sentence overturned as the tale she’s spinning nears its conclusion. But how much of her story can we trust? After all, Lucy’s been known to bend the truth…

Reviewed by Terri M. LeBlanc on

2 of 5 stars

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This book left me a bit disappointed. While you know from the start the main character is a murderess, I found the resolution to be quite unsatisfying as there was no true resolution or revelation about the characters and their hows and whys.

A great read for fans of gothic literature as Blakemore does a fantastic job of creating an atmospheric world that is dark with characters who are brooding and untruthful.

I received this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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  • 17 December, 2019: Started reading
  • 21 December, 2019: Finished reading
  • 2 January, 2020: Reviewed