Photographs & Phantoms
3.5/5
()
About this ebook
Brighton, 1855
As a member of the Order of the Round Table, Kendall Lake is overqualified to be investigating strange phenomena at a seaside photography studio. But since the photographer is related to the Order's most powerful sorcerer, Kendall reluctantly boards a dirigible to Brighton.
Amy Deland is haunted by a shadow that appears in some of her recent portraits. In each case, the subject died within days of the sitting. Does she have her grandmother's gift of foresight, or has she somehow caused the deaths?
As Kendall and Amy search for answers, their investigation draws them together in a most improper waybut it seems the evil presence in the studio is determined to keep them apart
20,000 words
Cindy Spencer Pape
Cindy Spencer Pape firmly believes in happily-ever-after. Married for more than twenty-five years to her own, sometimes-kilted hero, she lives in southern Michigan with him and two grown sons, along with an ever-changing menagerie of pets. Award-winning author of more than 40 books, Cindy has been, among other things, a banker, a teacher, and an elected politician, but mostly an environmental educator, though now she is lucky enough to write full-time.
Related to Photographs & Phantoms
Related ebooks
The Best Man & The Wedding Planner Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Christmas Conundrum Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhere There's A Will: A Glass Dolphin Mystery, #3 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMistress by Marriage Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5The Ghost of Soda Creek Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSmoke Without Fire Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Yankee Wife Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Death in the Castle: A Novel Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Belle of Collingwood Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Skein Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Duchess of Richmond's Ball: A Regency Romance Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHighland Heat: Touchstone Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsChildren of the Shadows Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsUnexpected Duke: The Noble Lords, #4 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Christmas Knight Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAll I Want For Christmas Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPrivate Selby Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHis Mistress by Marriage Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Little Girl in Old Salem Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCivil Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Family Beach House Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fate & Fortune Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Ned’s Circus of Marvels Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Secrets Of Wiscombe Chase Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDark Corners: A Novel Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Croaked: an Edgar Rowdey Cape Cod Mystery Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBlood Red Roses: My Bloody Valentine Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRoderick Hudson by Henry James (Illustrated) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Year of Living Scandalously Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Irishman's Daughter Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Science Fiction For You
Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Annihilation: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Silo Series Collection: Wool, Shift, Dust, and Silo Stories Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Shift: Book Two of the Silo Series Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Camp Zero: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Stories of Ray Bradbury Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wool: Book One of the Silo Series Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This Is How You Lose the Time War Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Flowers for Algernon Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Institute: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I Am Legend Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Frankenstein: Original 1818 Uncensored Version Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Cryptonomicon Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sarah J. Maas: Series Reading Order - with Summaries & Checklist Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I Who Have Never Known Men Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Warrior of the Light: A Manual Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England: Secret Projects, #2 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bradbury Stories: 100 of His Most Celebrated Tales Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Troop Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dust: Book Three of the Silo Series Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Perelandra: (Space Trilogy, Book Two) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Blindsight Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Time and Again Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How High We Go in the Dark: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Light From Uncommon Stars Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Psalm for the Wild-Built Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Reviews for Photographs & Phantoms
70 ratings10 reviews
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Photographs and Phantoms is the story of a woman portrait photographer, Amy Deland and Kendall Lake a member of the Order of the Round Table. Amy sees something "evil" in some of the photographs she takes and shortly thereafter the photos with the shadowy presence dies. Kendall is called upon by the Order to investigate. I felt the characters weren't developed enough, I wanted to know more about Amy and Kendall's past, I especially wanted to know why Amy's family became estranged from Lord Drood. As a simple romance it was okay but as a suspense book much more should be added.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5If you like a smorgasbord of fantasy and steampunk in your historical romances, don't give a fig for any semblance of historical sensibilities or historical accuracy, and have no objection to the supreme predictability of "girl meets lord, girl and lord fall in love, she thinks he's too good for her, he thinks she's too pure for him, they explain themselves and have hot steamy sex" then you'll enjoy this.
The scaffolding plot was also more or less predictable (cartoon villain, and threat from the exotic orient), but that's of course primarily there to get the romance plotpoints happening at the right moments. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Hoping For More of this SeriesMy only complaint about this follow up to Steam and Sorcery is that it's too short. The author has done a wonderful job creating an exciting plot with intriguing characters. Enjoyed the Steampunk elements which included the historical era, fashions and attitudes of that time, quirky mechanisms and a heroine with modern sensibilities. The sexual encounter was fine with me as I was already aware this author writes erotica, but might be a miss for some readers taken unawares. Was happy to reunite with previous characters too.All in all, enjoyed this novella and hope the author continues to create more of this Gaslight world she's created. I'm a fan wanting more!
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This is a short story I got free from the kindle book store. About 68 pages long, this is a historical, paranormal romance. Amy is a photographer. Recently, shadows have appeared in the photos after being developed. Then the person in the picture died. So, Amy contacted her great grandfather, a powerful scorcer to investigate. He send Lord Lake,Kendall, to look into the matter. Amy and Kendall experience love at first sight. But, Amy is in danger. Will Kendall be able to find out what is going on before it's too late?A steamy PNR romance. A nice break or lunchtime diversion. Over all a B-/C+
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5When I found this book, I was expecting something more along the lines of an adventure book set in a steampunk setting. Instead, it turned out the be a romance story shaded with mentions of paranormal things and a hint of steampunk. The main plot of the story felt a little rushed as if it was added in later. It would have been better if it had just given in and became a romance story first. The sex scene was pretty good. Better than most romance novels and it was not awkward at all. It wasn't cryptic either, so if you don't want any sex in your stories at all, then this isn't the story for you.All in all, it was a cute, light, and slightly fluffy read. 3.5 stars.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Steampunk romance, read it in a day - go for it.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good steampunkish fantasy!Photographs & PhantomsBy: Cindy Spencer PapeNarrated by: Kate ReadingA female photographer, in a world where women normally didn't work, called her noble uncle for a problem she was having with her pictures. She was finding a snake wrapped around subjects and that subject died the next day! Her uncle sent a handsome man from the Court of the Round Table. A great mystery and a touch of romance!Good narration.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This was okay but not nearly as good as the first book in this series. I enjoyed the creepy mystery surrounding the strange shadows showing up in Amy's photography. However, the relationship between her and Kendall was very insta-love. I did enjoy the cameo made by Caro and crew. This story is a fun diversion and I enjoyed it, even if it wasn't anything all that special.This is also a very short read (I listened to it on audiobook and it was only a couple hours long). Overall this was an okay addition to the series but could probably be skipped since it stands alone. I plan on reading the next story in the series to see if that one continues like the first book or is like this shorter novel.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5And I thought the first book I read by Cindy Spencer Pape was awesome. This was even better! If you haven’t read my review of Steam & Sorcery, make sure you stop over and check it out after reading this one. Once again, Cindy has created a world so rich and alive that I could almost hear the whir of the motors from the various gadgets. I really liked these characters a lot. I really wished that this story was much longer though. However, I really think that she did a great job with the story in the short amount that she had considering this is a novella.I really can’t wait to read more in this world. The Order of the Round Table has taken on a life of its own and I want to explore more.In conjunction with the Wakela's World Disclosure Statement, I received a product in order to enable my review. No other compensation has been received. My statements are an honest account of my experience with the brand. The opinions stated here are mine alone.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5a fun and interesting steampunk/historical/fantasy/romance series. Looking forward to more!