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The Taxidermist's Lover- Polly Hall 

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When Scarlett meets taxidermist Henry, a passionate love affair commences. One year later, on Christmas Day, Scarlett recalls the ebb and flow of their intense relationship and tries to unravel her obsession with Henry's taxidermy creatures and the influence of his rival, Felix. Both enchanted and entrapped by the isolated rural environment on the Somerset moorland she calls home, Scarlett reaches out to her only remaining family, twin brother Rhett, to make sense of the secrets they share. Soon Scarlett realizes that past promises have far reaching consequences. Drenched in the torrential rains of rural South West England and the sensual pleasures of the characters, The Taxidermist's Lover lures you ever deeper into Scarlett's delightfully eerie world.

An e-ARC was provided from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. 

First off - I'm in LOVE with that oddly sensual cover. And it totally fits this book. 

This is a horrifically romantic(yes I used those words together LOL)novel. It has a rich gothic feel but be warned that this novel requires some patience (it's well worth it)due to the slow poetic tone that fits this novel beautifully. 

I was fascinated by the taxidermy plot and adored both Scarlett and Henry.

While I saw the twist at the end, it was still brilliant. 

If you are looking for your horror with a strange, eerie vibe then I highly recommend this novel.