Trecothick Bower

Trecothick Bower by Regina Maria Roche. A two-volume Gothic romance set in the West Country and London, this novel follows Emmeline, a young woman entangled in a disturbing web of love, loyalty, and dynastic intrigue. As lord Sebergham's supposed murder and a father's fear drum up peril, Emmeline's betrothal is shadowed by secrets about birthright, disguise, and the rival demands of ambitious nobles. Sir Roland, a steadfast guardian, and Edmund, a concealed heir, navigate alliances, secret meetings, and dramatic revelations across ruined towers, monasteries, and convents. The narrative weaves romance with political treachery, testing virtue, honor, and fidelity as characters seek rightful inheritance and happiness. Through misdirection, sacrifice, and ultimate reconciliation, Roche crafts a tale of moral peril and passionate devotion, culminating in the restoration of order, a conjoined future for Edmund and Emmeline, and a tempered but triumphant happiness.