5.0 out of 5 stars Will intrepid journalist and now happy Ashby Overton find peace and quiet in her historic ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016
Will intrepid journalist and now happy Ashby Overton find peace and quiet in her historic Southern Virginia valley home? Nobody knows--but will discover the surprising answer in this final book in the Overhome trilogy. Will the spirit world leave Ashby and husband Luke alone at last--or will the slaves of of the Civil War era make themselves heard as an African American sociology professor explores his own family heritage in the Overton Estate? Nobody knows. The reader will be swept into the mystery by Coryell's fast-paced, dialogue-driven tale. The story is compelling and informative for those of us fascinated by Southern history and captivated by the possibility that the past still lives--in the diaries and symbols left by ancestors and the voices of those whose tale still needs to be told. How do the ghosts of race and the slave culture still make themselves known in the present? Nobody knows--until Ashby and her sociologist friend, Elllis O. Grady unravel the intrigue at Overton in the final chapter in Ashby's saga. The book ends with a pleasant surprise (actually, two surprises) for Ashby and Luke. A fun and fast read for all of Susan Coryell's growing list of fans!
5.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely and Mysterious Story
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016
Nobody Knows was a wonderful story filled with intrigue and mystery. Ellis Grady is searching for his roots, which leads him to Ashby and Overhome Plantation. With the help of historical artifacts, journal entries and ghostly shenanigans, Ellis and Ashby are able to uncover a story of the courage and will of the human heart.
The setting is ethereal, beautiful and eerie all at the same time. I loved the scenes that took place at Jared Chapel. I could feel the action. It was as if I was right there with them. I applaud the picture the author painted and devoured every word of this book.
Along with this centuries old search, you meet adorable and endearing characters. I admired their grit and spunk. They were a wonderful family and were easy to identify with.
Last, the romance between Ashby and her husband of five years was sweet and beautiful. It was interesting to watch the couple weather problems while married. I appreciated how real it seemed and recommend this book to all mystery and romance lovers.
5.0 out of 5 stars Make the series into a tetrology!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2016
The Overhome series captured me from the beginning. This third book was no different. Just when you think there can be no more spirits to disturb the calm, more show up. What is so great about reading this series is how much history you learn that you were not aware of. Her extensive research is quite evident. The author has such a lilt to her words and such a talent for descriptive writing. The story she tells is romantic, historical, eerie and exciting . I can picture the beauty of Overhome and I wish I lived there. Great story. I could not put the book down. Grab a glass of wine, a cozy chair and a fluffy blanket and get set to enjoy a pleasant time.
5.0 out of 5 stars I always enjoy books where I learn something new--new place
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016
I always enjoy books where I learn something new--new place;, events, current or in the past, the things that keep me turning the pages. Susan Coryell has a gift for setting and it shines in Nobody Knows: Virginia horse country, an antebellum estate, issues surrounding slavery. Toss in a gnarly spirit or two and I'm there. This is a beauty of a story. You won't be sorry.
Veronica Lynch
5.0 out of 5 stars Good ghost stories
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2017
Very good read read all three of the books one after another very enjoyable if you like ghosts.