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Fiction. Romance. Christian Fiction. Historical Fiction. HTML: In Regency England, one letter will alter a young woman's fate when it summons her to Briarton Park�??an ancient estate that holds the secrets of her past and the keys to her future. Cassandra Hale grew up knowing little about her parentage, and she had made peace with the fact that she never would. But her world shifts when a shocking deathbed confession reveals a two-year-old letter from Mr. Clark, the master of Briarton Park, with hints to her family's identity. Stung by betrayal, Cassandra travels to the village of Anston only to learn Mr. Clark has since passed away. James Warrington is a widower and the new master of Briarton Park, where he lives with his two young daughters, his sister, and his mother-in-law. When Cassandra appears at his doorstep with a letter from the previous owner and then proceeds to assist his family in an unexpected way, he is honor bound to help uncover the answers she seeks. The more time Cassandra spends in Anston, the more she begins to suspect not everything�??or everyone�??is as they seem. As details emerge, the danger surrounding her intensifies. Using wit and intuition, she must navigate the treacherous landscapes between truth and rumor and between loyalty and deception if she is to uncover the realities of her past and find the place her heart can finally call home. Sarah Ladd's latest Regency romance, first in the new Houses of Yorkshire series, combines mystery and intrigue with the best of historical storytelling. Praise for The Letter from Briarton Park: "The swoon-worthy romance of Jane Austen meets the suspense of Charlotte Bronte in Sarah Ladd's enthralling The Letter from Briarton Park. As Cassandra navigates the mystery of her own life, it is absolutely clear that family�??either of blood or heart�??are where she, and we, ultimately find our home." �??Joy Callaway, international bestselling author of The Fifth Avenue Artists Society and The Greenbrier Resort Sweet Regency romance with mystery elements The first book in the Houses of Yorkshire series, but can be read in any order Book length: approximately… (more)
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Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction and Net Galley for the chance to read and review this book. The opinions expressed are my own.
I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Author: Sarah Ladd
Pages: 336
Year: 2022
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
My rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Cassandra Hale loses her job and her home when her employer dies. Upon her deathbed, her employer gives her some information about her family,
She realizes she needs a job to support herself, so she takes a job as governess. James has hired her as governess for his two young daughters. As a mill owner, he is experiencing increased tension between himself and his workers as he brings new machines into the workplace. The workers think the machines will take their place, so they do anything they can to thwart their arrival. Cassandra is given information that leads to new knowledge of her family, but is it true? Her only proof disappears, as well as the only person who can prove her story is murdered. Can she ever discover the truth?
I haven’t read any books from this author for a few years and when I saw the announcement for this new novel, I decided to give it a try. I enjoyed the mystery aspect of the book. I also thought Cassandra was a strong female, knowing right from wrong. The story slowed down after her arrival in Anston, but once she takes the position of governess, the story picks up again. I love the time period and place where this novel takes place. This is a good read for those who enjoy the regency setting.
Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.
Set in Regency England as industrialisation is overtaking the landscape.
A young school teacher, Cassandra Hale, is given information about her past and handed a letter by “the woman who’d been like a mother to her”, her mentor and headmistress, Mrs Jane Denton, as
Cassandra had been placed in care at the Denton School for Young Ladies at the age of five. Now nineteen years later she sets out to Briarton Park, to find out more about her unknown past. That search leads her to Anston Village during the troubled times when the instalment of machinery in mills threatens workers employment. Before her quest is finally put to rest, Cassandra’s search will bring not only knowledge of who her parents were, but betrayal and death, and eventually to lead to friendship and love, and a place of belonging. Along the way two men catch her attention, or let’s just say Cassandra catches theirs. The obliging vicar Mr North and mill owner James Warrington.
A pleasing and enjoyable Regency romance with an hint of gothic overtones.
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Please note: Quotes taken from an advanced reading copy maybe subject to change
This was a delightful read for those who enjoy Regency romance, especially if they appreciate a dash of mystery.