description: In 1840s Cornwall, young Philip Ashley inherits a fortune from his uncle, who was recently married abroad and died under mysterious circumstances. Philip's pleasant life is disrupted by the sudden arrival of his uncle's beautiful widow, Rachel. Initially planning to send her on her way with a generous pension, he soon finds himself falling in love with her-- even as he begins to suspect that she murdered his uncle and may be plotting the same fate for him.
language: English
title: My Cousin Rachel
titlecomplete: My Cousin Rachel
characters: Seecombe, Rachel Ashley, Father Pascoe, Louise Kendall, Signor Rainaldi, Ambrose Ashley, Tamlyn, Mrs. Pascoe, Philip Ashley, Wellington (My Cousin Rachel), Nicholas Kendall
genres: Audiobook, Gothic, Mystery, Fiction, Romance, Mystery Thriller, Thriller, Historical Fiction, Classics, Historical
ratings_count: 56451
places: Cornwall, England, Florence, Tuscany
publisher: Caedmon