Abbeygate

Cecily Crowe should have gotten more recognition for her Gothics. Her heroines were strong, and capable of taking care of themselves. The heroine of Abbeygate holds her own, taking care of the master's children, even when there has been a murder.This isn't one of those Gothics where the heroine suspects the brooding master of murder even though there isn't a shred of evidence. The master doesn't show up until after the murder, and though he has secrets, he's far from brooding. (He is charming, though!)Cecily Crowe's "Northwater" was a better novel. But "Abbeygate" gave me the most pleasure.