The Whispering Shadows of Savannah
(2021)(The second book in the Rose of Savannah series)
A novel by Jenny Elaine
"I finally reached the barn, the massive silhouette looming up before me like a giant, black mountain, and I quickly pushed the door closed, flipping the latch into place. Suddenly, I had the strange feeling that I wasn’t alone, and I stood very still and quiet, my hand resting on the latch as I listened. An owl hooted in the distance and wind rustled through the trees, but I realized that something else was missing; the crickets and frogs were completely silent, and I knew it wasn’t simply due to my presence. A chill raised the hair on the back of my neck, and I told myself to run into the house, but I was too afraid to move. Just then, a twig snapped loudly nearby, and I felt the warmth of a body step up behind me. Before I could react, one hand clapped painfully over my mouth while the other gripped me firmly around the waist, and I was slammed back against a firm, broad chest."
After being attacked and falsely accused of committing a horrific crime, Vivian McCombs is taken from her home and locked away. Desperate to prove her innocence, she is forced to endure the darkness and chaos that has suddenly overtaken her life. Upon her return home three months later, Vivian befriends Eva Beckett, a young immigrant who is struggling to support her family after the death of her husband. When Vivan's past returns to haunt her and a stranger begins stalking Eva, both women must fight against the dangers that lurk among the whispering shadows.
Follow the lives of these two brave women during the height of World War II as they form friendships, search for healing, battle hardships, and find love along the way. The alluring history of Savannah will captivate you in this astounding story of mystery, courage, romance, and suspense.
Amazon review - "I'm not usually much of a suspense reader, but this 2nd book was such a good book that I couldn't put it down. Great layout, the right amount of mystery and romance all woven together, kept me on the edge of my seat. Love it and can't wait for the next book."
Goodreads review - "Wonderful book!! A must read for someone who enjoys historical fiction, romance and mystery. I definitely recommend reading this, as well as book #1, "The Healing Rose of Savannah". You won't be able to put either book down!! Prepare to lose sleep on these two."
Amazon review - "This second book of this series was an awesome read. I liked how it changed to tell everyones story in the book. It was exciting, mysterious, adventurous and thrilling. Great job on another great book."
Amazon review - "Once again I was blown away by the author and her ability to write such captivating, real-life moments and do it in a way that left me breathless. From the moment I began reading this my heart was swept away on an emotional rollercoaster as I cried and cheered for Vivian and Eva. It was incredibly well-written and impossible not to picture the scenes playing out as I read along. I enjoyed getting to revisit some of the characters from book one as well as the new ones. Jenny is a gifted writer and I look forward to seeing what she does next."
Genre: Mystery
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