"A true bibliophile, Loretta Marion's affection for the written word began in childhood and followed her like a shadow throughout her life as she crafted Award-winning marketing and advertising copy and educational brochures. When not whipping out words on her laptop, she is traveling, enjoying outdoor pursuits, or is curled up with a delicious new book. Loretta lives in Rhode Island with her husband, Geoffrey, and their beloved Mr. Peabody, a sweet, devoted and amusing ""Corgador"" (Corgi-Labrador cross)."
Praise for House of Ashes: Enjoyable...a fine cast of well-rounded characters and some intriguing whiffs of ghostly presences. -Publishers Weekly House of Ashes is a haunting, atmospheric tale rich with compelling characters and a compelling mystery. So mesmerizing and immersive it's simply impossible to put down. Mysterious and entertaining, an absolute page turner. -New York Times bestseller M.J. Rose, author of Tiffany Blues Loretta Marion's House of Ashes offers a layered, suspenseful plot, a cast of engaging characters, and a sympathetic heroine dealing with forces both earthly and supernatural... A perfect read for fans of Kate Morton and Susannah Kearsley. -Rosie Genova, national bestselling author of the Italian Kitchen Mysteries Loretta Marion has woven a tale of mystery, suspense and family lore that will keep readers guessing until the very end. -Wendy Webb, bestselling and award-winning author of The End of Temperance Dare Loretta Marion laces a powerful sensory magic-from the scent of sugar burning in a long-ago fire that hovers just outside modern-day perception to the power of visual art to bridge the gap between the living and the dead-that makes this haunting story linger long past the final page. -Heather Young, author of The Lost Girls House of Ashes provides non-stop thrills and chills, along with gorgeous and haunting atmosphere, endearing characters, and rich history. -Nina Sankovich, author of Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading