Lara Parker is the author of four novels all based on the cult TV soap opera Dark Shadows. Before she became an author, she was an actress, and she appeared on Dark Shadows for five years playing the part of the witch, Angélique. Her first book, Angélique’s Descent, tells the story of her character’s childhood, how she became a witch, and her love affair with Barnabas Collins. Lara was born in Knoxville and grew up in Memphis, TN. She attended Vassar College and graduated from Rhodes College with a BA in Philosophy. Lara received her MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University. She lives in Topanga Canyon with her husband.
Heiress of Collinwood by Lara Parker
Heiress of Collinwood (2016) is the fourth DARK SHADOWS novel written by Lara Parker, who happens to have been an original cast member on the gothic horror soap opera Dark Shadows, which ran on American television from 1966 – 1971 and has inspired a large number of tie-in novels. (Ms. Parker starred in the role of Angélique Bouchard Collins, in addition to a few other characters.) Contrary to the comedic tone of Tim Burton’s 2012 film based on the show,
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Do it! One of the best things I've read in recent years.
This reminds me. I want to read Addie LaRue.
We’re in total agreement David!
I felt just the same. The prose and character work was excellent. The larger story was unsatisfying, especially compared to…
Hmmm. I think I'll pass.