4.3 (14 ratings)

Echoes of the Oval Portrait

Name: Echoes of the Oval Portrait
Rating: 4.3 (14 reviews)
Author: Meadoe Hora
ISBN: B0G1H65PKF

by Meadoe Hora

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About this book

Seeking solace after a devastating heartbreak, Nora retreats to the desolate beauty of Harcourt Manor, an isolated island estate in Northeast Wisconsin. She expects nothing more than the quiet company of dusty books, but the manor holds a far more restless resident. Drawn to a haunting portrait of a bride who met a tragic end, Nora finds herself tethered to a century-old mystery that refuses to remain buried in the past.

As whispers echo through the halls and shadows shift in the periphery, Nora is pulled into a chilling supernatural web. Her only tether to reality is Luke, the manor’s brooding and fiercely protective groundskeeper. Their friction crackles with the classic tension of a grumpy-sunshine dynamic, yet Luke’s warnings to flee the estate carry a weight that Nora cannot ignore. As their forced proximity blossoms into a forbidden love, the lines between the living and the dead begin to blur.

Inspired by the dark elegance of Edgar Allan Poe, this atmospheric Gothic romance is the perfect escape for those who crave a shiver down their spine. It is a hauntingly beautiful story of sacrifice, where the ghosts of yesterday demand to be heard before they consume the future.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0G1H65PKF

Reader Reviews

Gothic Haunting Story with a romantic side quest

January 31, 2026

True to the theme, this book circles around a small town and it's suspected to be haunted mansion on the hill. The story wasn't my favorite because it gears around a romance but I really didn't feel the connection with that. I DID however enjoy the mystery surrounding the haunting and the history of the family that lives in the mansion. This book didn't really stick with me and I had to push through it but it still earned 4 stars from me because I can't fault the book on my not enjoying the...

A fantastic, spooky ghost story - but it's also so much more!

February 18, 2026

What a surprise! I've read some of this author's short stories, but this is my first novel and, wow! I was swept up in Nora's story, completely absorbed by the mystery and absolutely loved how a deep and meaningful relationship budded with Luke. The spooky vibes were so good! And I absolutely love the ghost mystery that unfolds in this fun reworking of Edgar Allan Poe's The Oval Portrait. There are some fabulous twists on the original story, and the explorations of art, life, and relationships...

Chilling and Cozy Gothic Romance

December 17, 2025

4.25 stars This Poe-inspired gothic romance was both chilling and cozy/sweet. I got chills at one point and also stopped reading after a certain chapter that led to a nightmare. Ooops. So creepy/chilling vibes were on point! There's also a variety of heartiness build into the story with a focus on being truly seen. We all want that. To be seen and appreciated. Nora is finding herself. She's figuring out who she is. She takes a job cataloging books and items in a manor on an island in Lake...

Cozy Romance with a Jolt of Paranormal Doom

December 16, 2025

This Poe inspired tale is a nod to the affable people and gorgeous winterscapes of snowy Wisconsin. The cafes and home kitchens are alive with good cheer and even better vittles. It's a cozy world in sharp contrast to the dark manor with carved wood and leather-bound books. The FMC questions her sanity as she's pulled into a century old world beyond the veil that gets more dangerous the deeper she delves into clues revealed only to her. She's working to solve a rumored curse, and readers are...

Creepy and Cozy

December 16, 2025

This book was the perfect combination of creepy (keeping with the Edgar Allen Poe vibes) and cozy (making for a great winter read). Nora was a fantastic character and several of the side characters really stood out as well. The emotional growth Benedict shows by the end was really well done and I felt like added a lot to the story. The plot was great, ghostly, but not overly creepy. My heart broke for Anna as her story (and Madeline’s) unraveled. )