Quiet Mercy (House of Gray Book 1)

Amy is dead and somehow life brought mysteriously back to life by the blood of Juliana Davenport, who wants her to be her heir. Juliana has all the answers in this enthralling mystery, as Amy learns to navigate in a whole new mysterious, exotic and frightening new world. The question is does she want to live in it…the clock is ticking and Amy must choose.Amy is bright and intelligent, engaging and kind in this unusual new community. The Davenport household is filled with loyal retainers that hav

This did not really unfold the way the synopsis lead me to believe. The FMC, Amy, is turned into a vampire by Lady Grey. Lady Grey needs an heir and there have been issues in the past. Anything you might have previously read about vampires isn't in this one. Well, there is one scene - but it was viewed and forgotten. Everything is run by rules and formal apologies and written requests, etc. Protocol for days.... It's a bit bizarre and sometimes difficult to follow. There are plenty of parties an

Compelling Story and Well Written The story is the transformation of Amy from a normal life in New York City to being the heir apparent to the House of Gray as a turned vampire. The character development is great. The world view is vivid. You can taste the Rhode Island salt in the air from the narrative. The story focuses on high society and a complicated set of rules by which the vampires coexist actively in the human world while remaining hidden. I truly enjoyed the story and the author.