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Wait for What Will Come

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SKU:
992
Condition:
Very Good - Clean, crisp and unmarked pages. Tight binding. Dust jacket is moderately edgeworn.
Format:
Hardcover, 282 pages
Publisher:
Dodd, Mead & Company, 1978
Edition:
First Edition, First Printing
From the queen of gothic suspense, Barbara Michaels, comes a rare first edition of a novel that will sweep you away into a world of mystery, romance, and ancient secrets. Wait for What Will Come is a must-have for fans of atmospheric tales, forbidden love, and eerie family legacies. Perched on the jagged cliffs of Cornwall, an ancient stone mansion stands facing the wild sea. For young American schoolteacher Carla Tregallas, this unexpected inheritance seems impossible—but it is hers. The manor, however, is only the beginning of a far deeper mystery. Upon arriving, Carla discovers a family history that has been lost to time—a mystery unsolved for over two centuries. Long ago, on a fateful Midsummer’s Eve, Lady Caroline Tregallas disappeared, said to be swept away into the sea by a demon lover from the sunken Land of Lyonesse. Yet, the faded portrait of Lady Caroline that hangs in Carla’s room is not just a relic of the past—it is a mirror image of Carla’s own face. The eerie connection between Carla and her ancestor pulls her deeper into the mystery. The past is not just a memory—it is calling her. Warned by the villagers and plagued by strange "accidents," Carla cannot escape the irresistible pull of the manor’s secrets. As she uncovers the ancient diary and the passionate history behind the Tregallas family, Carla finds herself drawn to a man whose birthright has been stolen by dark forces. Together, they must unravel the truth—before fate claims them both. This first edition of Barbara Michaels' classic is a rare find for collectors of vintage gothic fiction. A captivating mix of romance, suspense, and supernatural intrigue, it's an essential addition to any book lover’s collection.

From the queen of gothic suspense, Barbara Michaels, comes a rare first edition of a novel that will sweep you away into a world of mystery, romance, and ancient secrets. Wait for What Will Come is a must-have for fans of atmospheric tales, forbidden love, and eerie family legacies.

Perched on the jagged cliffs of Cornwall, an ancient stone mansion stands facing the wild sea. For young American schoolteacher Carla Tregallas, this unexpected inheritance seems impossible—but it is hers. The manor, however, is only the beginning of a far deeper mystery.

Upon arriving, Carla discovers a family history that has been lost to time—a mystery unsolved for over two centuries. Long ago, on a fateful Midsummer’s Eve, Lady Caroline Tregallas disappeared, said to be swept away into the sea by a demon lover from the sunken Land of Lyonesse. Yet, the faded portrait of Lady Caroline that hangs in Carla’s room is not just a relic of the past—it is a mirror image of Carla’s own face.

The eerie connection between Carla and her ancestor pulls her deeper into the mystery. The past is not just a memory—it is calling her.

Warned by the villagers and plagued by strange "accidents," Carla cannot escape the irresistible pull of the manor’s secrets. As she uncovers the ancient diary and the passionate history behind the Tregallas family, Carla finds herself drawn to a man whose birthright has been stolen by dark forces. Together, they must unravel the truth—before fate claims them both.

This first edition of Barbara Michaels' classic is a rare find for collectors of vintage gothic fiction. A captivating mix of romance, suspense, and supernatural intrigue, it's an essential addition to any book lover’s collection.

About the Author

Elizabeth Peters (writing as Barbara Michaels) was born and brought up in Illinois and earned her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago's famed Oriental Institute. Peters is one of this country's best writers of romantic suspense novels.  Peters was named Grandmaster at the inaugural Anthony Awards in 1986, Grandmaster by the Mystery Writers of America at the Edgar® Awards in 1998, and given The Lifetime Achievement Award at Malice Domestic in 2003. She lives in an historic farmhouse in western Maryland.