The Letter from Briarton Park

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LADD, SARAH E.

THE LETTER FROM BRIARTON PARK

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.

My Review:

Jane Austen-esque with a hint of mystery. 

There are all kinds of secrets just waiting to be exposed -- from Cassandra's past to Briarton Park's complicated family dynamics...not to mention the mysteries the house itself holds within it's walls. Plus there's a village brimming with locals who might just be harbouring things they want kept hidden as well. And Cassandra's arrival proves to be the catalyst that stirs up an emotional tempest of intrigue and romance. What a thrilling read!

Loved the pacing and the way the author slowly reveals key bits of the plot until you think you finally have all the pieces to solve the mystery...only you don't because there are even more startling discoveries lying ahead! And the way Ladd develops the relationship between Cassandra and James is sweet perfection and not without it's own drama!

I'm always thrilled when I see that Sarah E. Ladd has a new book coming out and, after reading The Letter from Briarton Park I'm reminded why. 

Goal Update: #5 Diversify my reading, Yorkshire setting, #7 Start new-to-me series

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback or e book copy -- winner's choice.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Letter from Briarton Park, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday March 26 2022. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck