The Spirit Guide

By Elizabeth Davies

Seren has an unusual gift – she sees spirits, the shades of the dead.
Terrified of being accused of witchcraft, a very real possibility in twelfth century Britain, she keeps her secret close, not even confiding in her husband.
But when she gives her heart and soul to a man who guides spirits in the world beyond the living, she risks her secret and her life for their love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Elizabeth Davies
• Release date: Aug 12, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310529429

Elizabeth Davies

Elizabeth Davies is a paranormal author, whose books have a romantic flavour with more than a hint of suspense.

Reviews for The Spirit Guide

[cammd-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have a problem with this book. It is so beautifully written I read the whole thing in about 5 hours. I can't even complain that the ending left anything to be desired as things were tied up pretty nice and neat.

Another problem I have is that I liked the writer's previous books but I loved this one and there is not a sequel coming out, not that it needs one. But I fell for the characters and the imagery used was fantastic at painting beautifully descriptive portraits in my mind.
The way she describes a chilly rainy day made me put a throw over my legs and long for thunder. I could almost smell the fireplaces and feel the damp when she talked of winter in the castle.

It is safe to say I love this book even more than the previous books she has written, I think she is getting better every time and this is a new young writer we should all be watching in future.

I was fortunate enough to get a chance to beta read this book for Ms. Davies, so I do not think it is out for general purchase yet however I suggest paranormal fiction readers and historical romance readers place this book on their want to read list so they can read it as soon as it is available.

[sarah_gruwell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I was first interested in this novel from the description and my first understanding of what it was, a historical romance with elements of seeing the dead and survival against threats of witchcraft accusations. What I got was so much more!My favorite part was the actual supernatural elements to the novel. The author has interwoven the ability to see ghosts and a fascinating system of the dead all within one great book. I was intrigued with the whole concept of spirit guides, how ghosts became bound to Earth rather than passing on, how Seren perceived these lost souls, and the fate of some of these souls when the baddie got involved. That by itself would have kept me reading.But the author does a wonderful job in the characterization and romance departments as well. I enjoyed feeling Seren's and George's connection and reading about their doomed romance. I felt like the ending was a bit hocky, but the overall story in getting there was sweet and emotional, exactly what a romance should be. Now the characterization department, though, is where this author really shines. Everyone is so real and alive to me. My favorite was actually the baddie, Vaughan. The author does an incredible job in making him creepy as any self-respecting villain should be; yet that's not all he is. We're shown various glimpses of maybe not a softer side, but a side that is capable of feeling. Throughout the book, he gets Seren out of tough spots, and I'm able to see glimmers of regret and emotion in him. Just a wonderful job all around with characterization; Vaughan is just one great example.The author has also taken the time to do her research on the time period, both in the political situation, in how she incorporates real historical figures, and in the overall lifestyle of 12th century Britain. I really felt like I was experiencing the intensity of conflict between Welsh and English, the tyranny that John was spreading in his time as king, and the very intimate fear that Seren felt as she hid her abilities from everyone, abilities that could very easily get her burned or drowned. This novel was a wonderful experience. It has all the elements of a great novel: fantastic characterizations, a sweet romance, a real understanding for the time period and a ability to convey it to readers, as well as a very unique and fascinating supernatural system. I don't think I can keep it classified as a historical romance; it's more a historical fiction in which romance plays a part. Either way, it's a lovely introduction to this author and comes highly recommended!Note: Book received for free from author in exchange for honest review.