ABOUT THE BOOK

In the first of a new series from beloved Regency romance author, Sarah Ladd, Delia, a governess to five recently orphaned children, would risk anything to protect them . . . even her heart.

Cornwall was in her blood, and Delia feared she’d never escape its hold.

Cornwall, England, 1811

Blamed for her husband’s death, Cordelia Greythorne fled Cornwall and accepted a governess position to begin a new life. Years later her employer’s unexpected death and his last request to watch over his five children force her to reevaluate. She can’t abandon the children now that they’ve lost both parents, but their new guardian lives at the timeworn Penwythe Hall . . . back on the Cornish coast she tries desperately to forget.

Jac Trethewey is determined to revive Penwythe Hall’s once-flourishing apple orchards, and he’ll stop at nothing to see his struggling estate profitable again. He hasn’t heard from his brother in years, so when his nieces, nephews, and their governess arrive unannounced at Penwythe Hall, he battles both grief of this brother’s death and bewilderment over this sudden responsibility. Jac’s priorities shift as the children take up residence in the ancient halls, but their secretive governess—and the mystery shrouding her past—proves to be a disruption to his carefully laid plans.

Rich with family secrets, lingering danger, and the captivating allure of new love, this first book in the Cornwall Novels series introduces us to the Twethewey family and their search for peace, justice, and love on the Cornish coast.

Book: The Governess of Penwythe Hall Author: Sarah Ladd

Genre: Historical Romance Release Date: April 16, 2019

MY BOOK REVIEW

The first book of a brand-new series by Sarah E. Ladd. It a story that takes you into the life of Cordelia "Delia" Greythorne. She becomes the governess to five children after their father passed away. She moves into their uncle's estate. Living in harsh conditions Cordelia has to become a very strong-willed individual. She doesn't trust people much and lives in fear always looking over her shoulder. She can't get past what had happened to her in the past. Delia runs into Jac Trethway who cares about the land he has inherited. The apple orchard may be at risk, but when he meets the governess, a tutor, and give children to arrive at his home, he becomes overwhelmed with many emotions.

This is a wonderful inspirational historical fiction. The book contains many relatable topics such as suspicion, grief, romance, family and not feeling like you have a place in this world. I found this book to be a page-turner. Every page had great vivid descriptions to take you into the gardens of Penwythe to the Cornish Cliffs. The one problem I did have with this book was it was predictable. There wasn't many twists and turns to the story. Don't get me wrong, it still is a really good book, I just wish it wasn't so predictable. Maybe it is because it is book one of the series and Ladd just wanted to introduce the characters and twist and turns will happen in the next few books. I look forward to reading the next book in the series to see what happens.

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.