In the Lonely Hours By Shannon Morgan

On a remote island in northwest Scotland stands Maundrell Castle, a centuries-old stronghold shrouded in mystery and tragedy. Recently inherited by Edwina Nunn, who had no knowledge of her connection to the wealthy Maundrell family, the castle's foreboding presence beckons her and her teenage daughter, Neve, into its eerie depths.

The castle, nestled beside the hauntingly beautiful Loch na Scthanna—Lake of Shadows—holds more than just ancient stones and history; it is teeming with restless spirits. Among these ghosts, one in particular captivates Edie and Neve, a sorrowful figure gazing longingly out the windows, drawing them deeper into the castle's enigmatic past.

Intrigued by the legends surrounding the castle and the mysterious Maundrell Red, a priceless diamond that vanished decades ago, Edie and Neve begin to unravel the dark tales entwining the castle and its former inhabitants. The gem is rumored to be cursed, allegedly responsible for the string of family tragedies that have all coincidentally occurred on Samhain, the Scottish Halloween.

As Samhain approaches once more, the stakes rise. Edie and Neve must uncover the truth behind the Maundrell family's secrets and the fate of the lost diamond. They delve into a twisted narrative of cruelty and concealed love, racing against time to avoid becoming the next chapter in the castle's tragic history. Their journey is a thrilling blend of the supernatural and the suspenseful, a modern ghost story that entwines the living with the dead in a haunting dance of fate and redemption. 📚❤️