Tuesday, April 16, 2019

The Governess of Penwythe Hall by Sarah E. Ladd - A Book Review

The Governess of Penwythe Hall (The Cornwall Novels Book 1)    Sarah E. Ladd


Set in England in 1811, this is the story of Delia Greythorne and the children for whom she cared. Each of them has experienced great hurt and loss in their lives which has forged a bond between them. Now once again their lives are in a state of upheaval as they are forced to move to a new home with the children's uncle whom they don't really know. Jac Twethewey is a bachelor living in a large house on an estate that he is desperately trying to keep afloat. He was totally unprepared for the arrival of his nieces and nephew, let alone their beautiful governess and taciturn tutor. Finally, as everyone is beginning to settle into their situation, it seems as if Mrs. Greystone's past has returned to haunt them all.

The Governess of Penwythe Hall has it all: historical elements, romance, a mysterious past, and intrigue. This one well definitely keep you up long into the night. While some of the story structure follows along the lines of what one would expect in a historical romance, Ladd has included plenty of surprises and suspense to hold her readers' interest.

I was happy to have received a complimentary coy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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