Sarah E. Ladd

Heiress Amelia Barrett promises to raise her dying friend's infant baby, but when the baby is kidnapped, Amelia and Graham, the baby's father, must accept God's sovereignty so they can grasp the future he has for planned for them.

The Heiress of Winterwood

"It is not just a ruby, as you say. It is large as a quail's egg, still untouched and unpolished. And it is rumored to either bless or curse whoever possesses it." Camille Iverness can take care of herself. She's done so since the day her mother abandoned the family and left Camille to run their shabby curiosity shop. But when a violent betrayal leaves her injured with no place to hide, Camille must allow a mysterious stranger to come to her aid. Jonathan Gilchrist never wanted to inherit Kettering Hall. As a second son, he was content to work as the village apothecary. But when his brother's death made him heir just as his father's foolish decisions put the estate at risk, only the sale of a priceless possession--a ruby called the Bevoy--can save the family from ruin. But the gem has disappeared. And all trails lead to Iverness Curiosity Shop--and the beautiful shop girl who may be the answer to his many questions. Caught at the intersection of blessings and curses, greed and deceit, these two determined souls must unite to protect what they hold dear. But when a passion that shines far brighter than any gem is ignited, they will have to decide how much they are willing to risk for their future, love, and happiness.

The Curiosity Keeper

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. "My kind of book! The premise grabbed my attention from the first lines, and I eagerly returned to its pages. I think my readers will enjoy The Heiress of Winterwood." --Julie Klassen, bestselling, award-winning author 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. "Oh my, what an exquisite tale! With clarity and grace, Sarah E. Ladd has penned a timeless regency that rises to the ranks of Heyer and Klassen, a breathless foray into the world of Jane Austen with very little effort . . . and very little sleep." --Julie Lessman, award-winning author, for The Heiress of Winterwood "Captivated from the very first page! The Heiress of Winterwood marks Sarah E. Ladd as a rising Regency star sure to win readers' hearts!" --Laura Frantz, author of The Lacemaker

The Governess of Penwythe Hall

Perfect for fans of Poldark, Sarah Ladd's latest Regency romance, The Thief of Lanwyn Manor, explores Cornwall, England, and the secrets within one of its historic manor houses. Cornwall, England 1818 A diversion is what Julia Twethewey needs to mend her broken heart, so when her aunt invites her to Lanwyn Manor to be a companion to her pregnant cousin, Julia eagerly accepts. Lanwyn Manor is at the heart of Cornwall's thriving mining industry, and as a guest there Julia is instantly swept into its world of balls and parties. Despite her initial enchantment with her new surroundings, she soon realizes something dark lurks in Lanwyn Manor's ancient halls. As a respected tin mine owner's youngest son, Isaac Blake knows his place in his family, their business, and the community. He's determined to keep his late father's legacy alive and make their family business profitable, but his brother's clandestine dealings are driving them to bankruptcy. In order to save their livelihood, they plan to ask the master of Lanwyn Manor to invest in their expansion plans. Isaac can't deny his attraction to his host's charming niece, but his brother has made his intentions to court the lovely guest clear. Lanwyn Manor's peace is shattered when stolen jewelry is discovered in Julia's chamber. Determined to prove her innocence, Julia stops at nothing to clear her name, even accepting the assistance from an unlikely source--her suitor's brother, Isaac Blake. Both eager for justice, Julia and Isaac join forces to uncover who is behind the thefts. By doing so, Isaac must choose between his family and justice, and Julia must put her faith in God or face what she fears most.

The Thief of Lanwyn Manor

When the master of Rosemere School returns to protect his birthright, putting Patience Creighton's job as headmistress in jeopardy, Patience must seek God's plans for her future--especially when the master's past is brought to light.

The Headmistress of Rosemere

Set in the same time period as the popular shows Poldark and Bridgerton, this Regency romance centers around a young woman intent on uncovering her past and a man determined to leave his behind.

The Letter from Briarton Park

"Isabel is about to enter the world of le bon ton. But there is more to it than meets the eye. And not all of it is good. Fellsworth School is the only home that Isabel Creston has ever known. An artist at heart, she is curious about what adventure lies beyond Fellsworth's walls. When her long-lost aunt invites Isabel and her younger half-sister to accompany her to Bellfield Crossing for the summer, Isabel cannot resist a new adventure. Colin Galloway, on the other hand, has more adventure that he cares for. As a magistrate in Bellfield Crossing, he focuses on keeping illegal activity at bay. He has little time for frivolous activities, which he's certain are Isabel's focus. Isabel is enamored by the opulence that surrounds her at her aunt's home--more wealth than she has ever known--but it is the orphans at the local orphanage who really capture her heart. As she works among the community, Isabel quickly finds herself the interest of several suitors. Colin warns her not everyone can be trusted, but she wonders if she can trust him. After all, she has been told stories about him. Colin's and Isabel's paths continue to cross as Colin works to unearth the local smuggling ring and Isabel takes her place in high society. Could Colin have been telling the truth? And will her aunt listen when Isabel voices her concerns? Or will she send Isabel back to Fellsworth and away from the life. and man she has come to love?"--

Dawn at Emberwilde

When Cecily Faire and Nathaniel Stanton meet at Willowgrove Hall, each is haunted by their own secrets, but when those secrets come to light, Cecily and Nathaniel must decide whether they will keep running from their pasts, or face them together.

A Lady at Willowgrove Hall

In the third book of this sweet Regency Cornwall series, one young man must search for truth among the debris of multiple shipwrecks on his newly inherited property.

The Light at Wyndcliff

Sara Ladd delivers another delightful romance in her newest novel, A Stranger at Fellsworth. Filled with an air of mystery and historical charm, this story will keep readers coming back for more.

A Stranger at Fellsworth

Kate’s loyalties bind her to the past. Henry’s loyalties compel him to strive for a better future. In a landscape torn between tradition and vision, can two souls find the strength to overcome their preconceptions? Loyalty has been at the heart of the Dearborne family for as long as Kate can remember, but a war is brewing in their small village, one that has the power to rip families asunder—including her own. As misguided actions are brought to light, she learns how deep her father’s pride and bitterness run, and she begins to wonder if her loyalty is well-placed. Henry Stockton, heir to the Stockton fortune, returns home from three years at war hoping to find a refuge from his haunting memories. Determined to bury the past, he embraces his grandfather’s goals to modernize his family’s wool mill, regardless of the grumblings from the local weavers. When tragedy strikes shortly after his arrival, Henry must sort out the truth from suspicion if he is to protect his family’s livelihood and legacy. Henry has been warned about the Dearborne family. Kate, too, has been advised to stay far away from the Stocktons, but chance meetings continue to bring her to Henry’s side, blurring the jagged lines between loyalty, justice, and truth. Kate ultimately finds herself with the powerful decision that will forever affect her village’s future. Born on opposite sides of the conflict, Henry and Kate must come together to find a way to create peace for their families, and their village, and their souls—even if it means risking their hearts in the process.

A Regency Romance Novel

The Weaver's Daughter

Young widow Charlotte Grey faces an uncertain future . . . until a chance encounter with her first love gives her heart a second chance in this Regency romance set on the Yorkshire Moors. England, 1817--Charlotte Grey thought she had seen the last of Anthony Welbourne. Knowing her father would never consent to his only daughter marrying a man he deemed beneath their family's station, Charlotte bid her final farewell to Anthony and vowed to never turn back. Instead, she honored her father's wishes by marrying the wealthy Roland Prior. Determined to put his love for Charlotte in the past, Anthony Welbourne chose to follow his goals and immerse himself in a life full of meaning--first as a soldier fighting a war overseas, then as a member of William Walstead's watchmen, a rugged band of men dispatched to deal with perilous situations. Fearless and persistent, he makes it his life's focus to fight for those who can't fight for themselves. When Charlotte's husband dies unexpectedly, she quickly realizes how blind she'd been to his nefarious ambitions and how many people he'd angered on his relentless quest for wealth. To protect her infant son, Henry, from those who wish them harm, she and the baby flee to Hollythorne House, her childhood home. There Charlotte comes face to face with her former love, who has been sent as one of the hired watchman to protect her and Henry until the details of her late husband's estate are settled. Anthony's presence brings back feelings she never expected to feel again, and she struggles to trust Anthony's intentions. Are Walstead's Watchmen really looking after Charlotte as they claim--or are they looking to make trouble for Roland's estate and heir? Despite the constant reminders of their past, Anthony must remain focused on the task he was hired to do. But when new threats emerge, danger arises, and the past collides with the present, both must decide what they are willing to risk for the chance to right past wrongs and carve out a new future . . . together.

In the Shelter of Hollythorne House

De jonge erfgename van een oud landgoed neemt de zorg voor de pasgeboren dochter van haar overleden vriendin op zich, hetgeen onenigheid veroorzaakt met haar verloofde en haar familie.

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De erfgename van Winterwood / druk 2

‘De gouvernante van Penwhythe Hall’ van Sarah Ladd is een romantische roman over een onverwachte liefde. Gouvernante Delia heeft er alles voor over om de weeskinderen onder haar hoede te beschermen... Zelfs haar hart. Jaren geleden nam Cordelia Greythorne een positie aan als gouvernante van vijf kinderen. Nu de vader van de kinderen is overleden, vertrekt ze met de weeskinderen naar zijn broer op Penwhythe Hall. Daar komt Jac Trethewey voor een grote verrassing te staan nu hij plotseling verantwoordelijk blijkt te zijn voor vijf kinderen. Bovendien lijkt hun gouvernante een geheim mee te dragen, dat zijn grote plannen voor het vervallen Penwhythe Hall weleens ernstig zou kunnen verstoren. Sarah Ladd schrijft net als Julie Klassen romans die zich afspelen in de Regency-periode in Engeland. Eerder verschenen van haar hand ‘De erfgename van Winterwood’ en ‘De directrice van Rosemere.’

De gouvernante van Penwhythe Hall

A Diretora de Rosemere

Een meeslepende Regency-roman over een mysterieuze schipbreuk en prille liefde 'Een vreemdeling op Wyndcliffe Hall' van Sarah Ladd neemt je mee naar Cornwall met zijn indrukwekkende rotsachtige kustlijn, waar geregeld schepen in de problemen komen. Het is 1808 en de jonge Liam Twethewey heeft pas net het landgoed Wyndcliffe Hall geërfd als er een schip vastloopt aan de kustlijn van zijn land. Samen met Evelyn Bray, de dochter van zijn rentmeester, vangt hij de schipbreukelingen op. Al snel worden Evelyn en Liam meegezogen in een maalstroom van bedrog en intrige. Wie zijn die mensen die ze gered hebben eigenlijk? Wat hebben ze te verbergen? En heeft de ontluikende liefde tussen Evelyn en Liam een kans? Over Cornwall en de familie Twethewey schreef Sarah Ladd eerder de boeken 'De gouvernante van Penwhythe Hall' en 'Te gast op Lanwyn Manor'.

Een vreemdeling op Wyndcliff Hall

Enjoy Sarah Ladd’s Whispers on the Moors novels as an e-book collection! The Heiress of Winterwood Amelia Barrett gave her word. Keeping it could cost her everything. The Headmistress of Rosemere Patience Creighton has devoted her life to running her father’s boarding school. But when the enigmatic master of the estate appears at her door, battered and unconscious, the young headmistress suddenly finds her livelihood—and her heart —in the hands of one dangerously handsome gentleman. A Lady at Willowgrove Hall Her secret cloaks her in isolation and loneliness. His secret traps him in a life that is not his own.

The Heiress of Winterwood, The Headmistress of Rosemere, A Lady at Willowgrove Hall

The Whispers on the Moors Collection

"Travel back to Regency England and the Industrial Revolution with Sarah Ladd as she weaves the tale of a woman torn between her father's stubborn hold on the past and her dreams for the fast-approaching future ... Kate Hathaway comes from a long line of handloom weavers. With the Industrial Revolution in full swing, Yorkshire's textile industry is changing, but Kate's father, a successful but feared clothier, rejects technological advances. With the aid of fellow artisans, he will do anything to keep outsiders-and mechanical looms-out of their small village of Ambledale. With his military days behind him, Nicholas Stockton returns home to England and expects to take his place in the family business-a textile mill in Ambledale. But when his grandfather dies suddenly and leaves the struggling mill entirely in his care, Nicholas is confronted with the monumental task of righting his grandfather's wrongs, especially when it comes to the manner in which the mill workers have been treated. Kate is wary of the handsome man now running the Stockton Mill, but after spending time with him in various social settings and watching him advocate for the less fortunate, she warms to him. Nicholas, too, has been warned that the Hathaways are a dangerous family, but after witnessing Kate's kindness, his opinion changes. As her father becomes increasingly desperate, Kate faces the impossible choice: preserve her father's legacy and sacrifice her own dreams, or put her fate in the hands of a man she barely knows and fight for the future she has come to believe in. With courage and God's guidance, Kate steps into the future and discovers a love she never knew possible"--

The weaver's daughter

The Governess of Penwythe Hall Cornwall, England, 1811 Rich with family secrets, lingering danger, and the captivating allure of new love, this Regency romance introduces us to the Twethewey family and their search for peace, justice, and love on the Cornish coast. The Thief of Lanwyn Manor Cornwall, England, 1818 In Regency England an advantageous match could set up a lady for life. 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? The Light at Wyndcliff Cornwall, England, 1820 In the third book of this sweet Regency Cornwall series, one young man must search for truth among the debris of multiple shipwrecks on his newly inherited property. “Brimming with dangerous secrets, rich characters, and the hauntingly beautiful descriptions Sarah Ladd handles so well, 1800s Cornwall is brought vividly to life in this well-crafted tale that kept me glued to the pages. What a brilliant start to a new series!” —Abigail Wilson, author of Midnight on the River Grey, for The Governess of Penwyth Hall Three full-length Regency romances (c. 90,000 words each)

The Governess of Penwythe Hall, The Thief of Lanwyn Manor, The Light at Wyndcliff

The Cornwall Novels

In Regency England, one letter will alter a young woman’s fate when it summons her to Briarton Park—an ancient place 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 Cassandra’s 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, she 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 91,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

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