The Belvedere at Stone Gate
Claire, an elderly recluse, resides at Stone Gate with her middle-aged daughter. An unexpected visit from her grandson encourages the elderly woman to gradually reveal events of earlier years.
She recalls the unexplained death of her poet aunt, Riona, which leaves her autistic cousin, Jonathan, motherless and forever changes the dynamics at Stone Gate. After the arrival of the new governess, Claire finds herself strangely attracted to a presence in THE BELVEDERE AT STONE GATE.
Genre: literary, suspense, family saga
Reviews
"Haunting, sad and beautiful - a lovely read, full of poetry. Gloria excels herself in this charming novel. It is a delight on the senses and one to cherish!"
Hilary West (GoodReads)
"I love how you can feel the coldness of a winter morning, hear the singing of birds in the spring. There is mystery in the characters, storyline and setting. Just an excellent read. "
Maggie (GoodReads)
"Mystery and intrigue with a poignant look into the life of an autistic child and his family. The novel cleverly links the generations at Stone Gate into a novel that keeps you wondering and reading. "
Suzanne
"Gloria’s writing style is eloquent and descriptive … I enjoyed her use of poetic devices to assist the reader in understanding Riona’s inner turmoil. "
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