Delia Greythornová sa po tragickom úmrtí manžela stáva guvernantkou pre päť detí a musí sa so nimi presťahovať k ich strýkovi v Cornwallu. Romanca plná utrpenia, zrady, dôvery a lásky od autorky Sarah E. Ladd pritiahne čitateľov svojím pútavým príbehom. Jac Twethewey sa snaží obnoviť starú slávu Penwythe Hallu a zároveň sa vyrovnáva so stratou brata a novými zodpovednosťami. Autorka sa v novej sérii odviazala od tradičných postáv a na pozadí prímorského mestečka vytvorila zaujímavú zápletku.
Po násilnej smrti manžela Delia Greythornová utečie a prijme miesto guvernantky; keď päť detí osirie, Delia, pretože dala sľub umierajúcemu otcovi, neopustí ich a musí sa vrátiť do Cornwallu, aby s nimi žila u ich strýka. Ich strýko Jac Twethewey sa snaží obnoviť zanedbané jabloňové sady a vrátiť slávu Penwythe Hall, pričom sa vyrovnáva so smútkom po bratovej smrti a novou zodpovednosťou. Delia je uzavretá a v jej minulosti číha tajuplné tajomstvo, ktoré deju pridáva napätie; román je však skôr jemný a popisný, písaný v tretej osobe, s dôrazom na lásku k deťom viac než na vášnivú chémiu medzi postavami. Recenzia oceňuje predovšetkým vývoj Jacovej postavy, citlivé zobrazenie starostlivosti o deti a atmosféru, ktorá čitateľa drží v strehu napriek tomu, že romantická chémia je len naznačená.
A governess must return to the Cornish coast amid the insidious rumors of murder that forced her away in this Regency romance. Set in the same time period as Poldark and Bridgerton, The Governess of Penwythe Hall is rich with family secrets, lingering danger,… ...
A governess must return to the Cornish coast amid the insidious rumors of murder that forced her away in this Regency romance. Set in the same time period as Poldark and Bridgerton, The Governess of Penwythe Hall is rich with family secrets, lingering danger, and the captivating allure of new love.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 for Delia 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 where she’s been warned never to return.Bachelor Jac Twethewey 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 elder brother in years, so when his nieces, nephews, and their governess arrive unannounced, he battles both grief at his 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 sinister mysteries shrouding her past—might be the end to both Jac and Delia’s carefully laid plans.Praise for The Governess of Penwythe Hall:“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 Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey“Absolutely captivating! Once I started reading, I couldn’t put down The Governess of Penwythe Hall. This blend of Jane Eyre, Jane Austen, and Jamaica Inn has it all. Intrigue. Danger. Poignant moments. And best of all a sweet, sweet love story. This is by far my favorite Sarah Ladd book. Don’t hesitate to snatch up this title!”—Michelle Griep, Christy Award–winning authorFull-length Regency romanceFirst book in the Cornwall novels (The Governess of Penwythe Hall, The Thief of Lanwyn Manor, and The Light at Wyndcliff), but can be read as a stand-alone storyBook length: 94,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
