This is the story of Julia Twethewey leaving her broken heart behind and going to help her cousin Jane that is bedridden due to her difficult pregnancy. The setting is 1818 in the country of Cornwall, England. Jane's family has moved to the country from the city of London to maintain land in the mining country. During her stay Julia meets twin brothers, Isacc and Matthew that have another mine that is employment for the town. When Matthew has plans to get Julia to court him, things start to happen. The story twist in turns around Julia and the brothers with tales of a haunted house, stolen goods, a robbery and family issues of romance.
I would recommend this book to anyone that likes a detailed historic read. The story is a little slow at the beginning, but once you reach the point of all characters introduced the story moves at a good intriguing pace. I felt some parts seemed to drag, but it did keep me reading through the afternoon, the more I read, the more I became attached to Julia and wanting to know what she would choose to do in the end. I am not a fan of historic reads, but I really enjoyed this one, it felt you were in the world of Jane Austen of romance and cheering on for the main character and her to be happy.
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About the Author: Sarah E. Ladd received the 2011 Genesis Award in historical romance for The Heiress of Winterwood. She is a graduate of Ball State University and has more than ten years of marketing experience. Sarah lives in Indiana with her amazing family and spunky golden retriever. Visit her online at SarahLadd.com; Facebook: SarahLaddAuthor; Twitter: @SarahLaddAuthor. Click here to read an excerpt from the book.
Book: The Thief of Lanwyn Manor Author: Sarah E. Ladd Genre: Regency Romance Release Date: January 7, 2020
About the Book: In this sweet Regency romance, Julia knows Matthew Blake, copper mine owner and very eligible bachelor, is the gentleman she should set her eyes upon. But why can’t she steal her gaze away from his younger brother, Isaac?
Cornwall, England 1818—Julia Twethewey needs a diversion to mend her broken heart, so when her cousin invites her to Lanwyn Manor, Julia eagerly accepts. Lanwyn Manor is at the heart of Cornwall’s mining industry, and as a guest Julia is swept into its intricate world. It’s not long, though, before she realizes something dark lurks in the home’s ancient halls.
As a respected mine owner’s younger son, Isaac Blake is determined to keep his late father’s legacy alive through the family business, despite his brother’s careless attitude. In order to save their livelihood—and the livelihood of those around them—the brothers approach the master of Lanwyn Manor with plans to bolster the floundering local industry. Isaac can’t deny his attraction to the man’s charming niece, but his brother has made his intentions to court the lovely guest clear. And Isaac knows his place.
When tragedy strikes, mysteries arise, and items go missing, Julia and Isaac find they are pulled together in a swirl of strange circumstances, but despite their own best efforts to bow to social expectations, their hearts aren’t so keen to surrender. Click here to buy your copy.