The Orchids of Ashthorne Hall

Rarely do I begin a book that starts out with an interesting story, but then builds and builds as I turn the pages, till the end where my heart is pumping, and I shut the book, and say, "Wow, I'm speechless!". This book left me speechless, as it was that good, and made me aware of something in history that I had no idea that happened!  It begins in 1877 on the shores of Cornwall, England, with a botanist, Hyacinth, who is somewhat if an expert in the care of orchids,  and who is asked by Mr. Whitbeck, Orchid enthusiast, and owner of Orchids Hall, to care for His beloved hothouse full of his precious array of all his orchids while he and his family go to stay in India.  Orchids are beautiful flowers not native to Cornwall, but needed to be cared for in a hothouse/greenhouse back then.).  Little does Hyacinth realize that there are rumors that Ashthorne Hall is haunted, nor does she expect to meet its very handsome caretaker, Lucas.  Hyacinth finds herself drawn into a mystery that eventually leads to love, but also grave danger, but one which she will play a vital part! As I read this book, I thought it was going to be a nice romance set in Cornwall, just a sweet story...but it ended up being an incredible story that had my heart pumping, and I read in one night because I had to find out what happened!  I was so engrossed, and didn't expect what happened at all, then to find that what happened, even though this story was fiction, the subject did actually take place!  This book was very well written, great characters, amazing plot, and unpredictable and amazing climax!  I give it 5 stars!!  At first I thought it would be a 4 star, but as I read, it got better and better!  I highly recommend it!!!!