The Echo of Twilight

In 1914, despite the threat of war in Europe, Pearl Gibsons future is bright. She has secured a desirable position as a ladys maid for Lady Ottoline Campbell. Her new role sees her transported from a life of drudgery to the Campbells vast Scottish estate. Pearl is quickly drawn into a whirlwind of intrigue, glamour and scandal, as she realises her job requires her to become her ladys confidante as well as her maid. In the confusing world of the upper classes it is Ottolines cousin, Ralph, who Pearl comes to rely on, trust and love.

But when violence erupts in Europe, Pearl and Ottolines world is irrevocably changed. As the men in their lives are called to the front line, shocking events unfold at home that both Pearl and Ottoline vow never to reveal. They share a secret that will test their loyalty to one another to breaking point, and will bind them together forever

A captivating story of love and loss set on the eve of the First World War, perfect for fans of Rachel Hore and Penny Vincenzi.

An enchanting, atmospheric work of historical fiction that is a rich blend of Downton Abbey and Jane Eyre. The Echo of Twilight is a wonderful novel to curl up with this winter Booklist

Kinghorn carefully weaves a story of love and self-discovery... to tell this immersive and historically sound coming-of-age tale Publishers Weekly

A sumptuous absorbing tale of love in a time of war Rachel Hore

An enchanting story of love and war, and the years beyond Penny Vincenzi

An epic and enthralling love story set against the backdrop of the Great War Fanny Blake