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    The Light at Wyndcliff
    The Light at Wyndcliff
    The Light at Wyndcliff
    Audiobook8 hours

    The Light at Wyndcliff

    Written by Sarah E. Ladd

    Narrated by Jude Mason

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Set in the same time period as Poldark and Bridgerton, this Regency romance follows a young man searching for truth among the debris of multiple shipwrecks on his newly inherited property.

    Cornwall, England, 1820: Raised on the sprawling and rugged Wyndcliff Estate near the dangerous coast of South Cornwall, Evelyn Bray lives with her grandfather, a once-wealthy man now reduced to the humble post of steward. Evelyn’s mother, embarrassed by their lost wealth and status, left Pevlyn in search of a better life for them both, but never returns. Evelyn is still grieving her father’s death and her mother’s abandonment when a passing ship is dashed against the rocks.

    Liam Twethewey is a mere two and twenty when he inherits Wyndcliff Estate from his great uncle. His optimistic plans to employ the estate’s tenants meets unexpected resistance, and rumors of smuggling and illegal activity challenge his newfound authority.

    Brought together by troubling questions surrounding the shipwreck, Evelyn and Liam uncover even darker mysteries shrouding the estate. As they untangle truth from deception, their loyalties separate them—and their budding love might not be strong enough to overcome the distance.

    • Full-length Regency romance
    • Book 3 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 story
    • Book length: 85,000 words
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateOct 13, 2020
    ISBN9780785223979
    The Light at Wyndcliff
    Author

    Sarah E. Ladd

    Sarah E. Ladd is an award-winning, bestselling author who has always loved the Regency period--the clothes, the music, the literature, and the art. A college trip to England and Scotland confirmed her interest in the time period, and she began seriously writing in 2010. Since then, she has released several novels set during the Regency era. Sarah is a graduate of Ball State University and holds degrees in public relations and marketing. She lives in Indiana with her family. Visit Sarah online at SarahLadd.com; Instagram: @sarahladdauthor; Facebook: @SarahLaddAuthor; Twitter: @SarahLaddAuthor; Pinterest: @SarahLaddAuthor.  

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    • 4/5
      This is the 3rd in a series written by the author. I'd read the previous 2 almost a year ago. I didn't realize this was connected to them at first until I checked my Goodreads books. My reviews for those books weren't glowing, so that made me a but apprehensive going into this one. I started it because I'd had it downloaded from Scribd and was out of other books. That's when I made the connection.

      This book was pretty good. There was a mystery type element to it and I liked the main characters.

      The narrator for the audiobook was also decent. Not a bad book if you are looking for a wholesome regency romance.
    • 5/5
      Loved this book and the plot was easy to follow
    • 3/5
      A young woman grows up on an estate in Cornwall in the 1800s. Evelyn's uncle is the steward of the estate, and Evelyn likes to make her self useful. But when a new young master arrives who has just purchased the estate, long buried secrets slowly begin to be revealed. Liam is excited about his new home and about starting the new business venture - china clay pits - that he dreams will bring prosperity to him and to the area surrounding his estate. But his neighbors seem less than welcoming, and his steward - Mr. Bray - seems reluctant to share much about how he has been running his state while it has been without a master. Liam soon learns about the shipwrecks that happen on his coast, and legalities of keeping the goods that can be found after such shipwrecks. He also learns how dangerous they can be when a mother and child are rescued and taken into his care while the mother recovers. I learned a lot about the customs and life in Cornwall during this time, but after reading books like Ross Poldark this one fell a little flat for me. It was serviceable, but not memorable as that one was. Still for those looking for an inspirational romance with a good bit of history thrown in this one would fit the bill.
    • 4/5
      The Light at Wyndcliff by Sarah E. Ladd is the 3rd installment in The Cornwall Novels. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone. I thought The Light at Wyndcliff was well-written with developed characters. The main characters as well as the major secondary characters have depth. I appreciated that the author took the time to do this. There are vivid descriptions of the estate, the moorland, town, and coastline. It allowed me to visualize the scenes. Liam Twethewey is a strong, male character. He was eager to take over the Wyndcliff Estate and make changes that would benefit the estate as well as the tenants. He may have made some unpopular decisions, but Liam knew they were the right ones to make. Evelyn Bray grew up in a discordant household with her mother unhappy and at odds with her grandfather, Rupert Bray. The mother liked the lavish lifestyle, and she was never going to be content until she got it back. I found myself yelling at Evelyn to stand up for herself and make her own decisions. It was interesting to learn about the china clay pits and how they extracted the clay from the ground. I also found it fascinating to learn about the shipwrecks and the laws regarding the recovery of cargo. I could tell the author did her research for this story. I was shocked at how people would rush to grab the goods without concern for the crew floundering in the water. I like how the story wrapped up and the epilogue that provided a complete ending. The Cornwall Novels was a wonderful series with a great conclusion. The Light at Wyndcliff is a unique Regency tale with the rocky Cornish coastline, suspicious shipwrecks, the clay pit project, shocking secrets, a gallant gentleman, a guarded grandfather, and the striking steward’s granddaughter.
    • 5/5
      At some point you must make decisions for yourself and do what is best for you - Jenna to Evelyn The author once again takes us to the moors of Cornwall, where many traditions rule the way of life. The sea plays a large part in those rather unsettling customs as this is an area where many ships meet an unfortunate end. Salvaging what they can, the villagers eke out a small income from those sales. Liam Twethewey not only inherits the Wyndcliff Estate from his uncle, but also the longstanding practice of storing the cargo from many of these shipwrecks. How can he possibly condone what is occurring on his own land? Will a rescue at sea help change these unwritten rules? Evelyn Bray lives in the steward’s cottage along with her grandfather, the steward. This somewhat controlling relationship leads Jenna to make the comment above. But where can a young woman go in 1808, if she has no family to stand behind her?With a great deal of detail, the author takes us walking on the moors, along the seashore and into what life must have been like in 1808. I could almost smell the sea and hear the waves crashing. This wonderful mystery will not be easy to set aside until you finally reach the conclusion.This ARC of Book 3 in the Cornwall Novels was received through Thomas Nelson, HarperCollins Christian Publishing and NetGalley. The impressions and comments are my own and were in no way solicited.
    • 4/5
      Like many people I fell in love with Cornwall after watching a television adaptation of the Poldark series. So of course another novel taking place in that beautiful part of England. The Light at Wyndcliff is a clean romance with a mystery and since this is Regency England, a bit of smuggling.The coast and Cornwall itself are also characters in this eminently readable book. It was a lovely break from my heavier reading this month. A little bit of romance, a little bit of suspence, a little bit of mystery and a whole lot of escape. Just what a reader wants now and then; especially when the real world is a place you want to leave for a little while. A book like this is just the thing. A writer with a way with words describing beautiful people and breathtaking scenery. What more could you want? Oh yeah – a good plot. And this book has one!If you are looking for a lovely bit reading to take you away from your everyday this book will do that. The characters are defined, the plot is defined and the writing is involving. Head off to Cornwall and get lost in the tale.
    • 4/5
      Liam has just inherited Wyndcliff Estate. He plans to make this estate profitable. He is investigating opening a China clay pit to help the tenants and the estate survive. However, after a shipwreck, which happened on the shores of Wyndcliff, Liam realizes there is more going on under his nose and he must put a stop to it.Evelyn is living with her grandfather, the steward of Wyndcliff. She has been living with him since the death of her father and the abandonment of her mother. But, with the arrival of the new owner, Liam, her grandfather has become a different person.I enjoyed the gothic feel of this read. The strange cliffs, the mysterious shipwrecks, the strange happenings with the tenants really create a good mystery. And the connection between Liam and Evelyn just add fuel to the fire!This is an enthralling gothic romance. I needed something different and this one hit me at the perfect time.Need a quick, suspenseful romance…this is it!I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
    • 5/5
      "The Light at Wyndcliff" by Sarah E. Ladd is the perfect fall read! I could not believe how much I enjoyed it and how quickly I read it. It is the third book in Ms. Ladd’s “Cornwall” series but can easily be read as a standalone. After reading this book, I am eager to pick up the other two!Be transported to the haunting, windswept moors and breathtaking views of Cornwall’s coast. Picture an out of the way manor house with many mysteries in a sleepy little village that does not easily give up its secrets. There are dangerous shipwrecks and possible illegal activity. This book is the epitome of atmospheric. The setting itself is like a character in the story, as is often the case in Gothic novels. I love all the ways Ms. Ladd subtly incorporates light and the absence of light in the story and the setting. It is obviously a major theme. This book has been said to be a mix of “Poldark,” Austen and Daphne du Maurier. I would also add Bronte to the list. I love the mystery surrounding this story. There is an underlying current of danger. Shipwrecks, and all that comes along with them, play a major part in the story. I was fascinated to learn how people would deal with these tragedies. The author’s description had me there on the beach amid the chaos. I love the main characters, William and Evelyn. William finds himself in over his head with his new life, with illegal activity possibly going on right on his own property. He must discover the plans before it is too late. Evelyn learns about forging her own path, to welcome what comes and even embrace it (even the challenges).If you want a good fall read to cozy up with, this is the one! Content: I would give this book a PG rating. Some examples of the content are: men are in a taproom and there is mention of alcohol and tobacco; men are drunk; there is reference to a woman’s buxom figure; reference to gambling; a person swears, but the words aren’t actually written.Rating: I give this book 5 stars.I want to thank Sarah E. Ladd, Thomas Nelson and Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours for the complimentary copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I express in this review are my own. This is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR 16, Part 255.
    • 5/5
      When new owner of Wyndcliff Hall William, Liam, Twethewey arrives to take ownership, he finds sinister activity on the property. He unexpectantly bonds with steward’s granddaughter Evelyn Bray while working to prevent danger to lives and stopping criminal activity.. The Light at Wyndcliff is the third installment in The Cornwall Novels series by Sarah E. Ladd, published by Thomas Nelson. The story is set in Cornwall 1820 and we get to follow new owner of Wyndcliff Hall William, Liam, Twethewey as he arrives to take over the estate. His main goal is to start a china clay business, but strange happenings on the shoreline of his property need his immediate attention. The steward seems to be at the helm of a secret operation Liam knows nothing about. He gets opportunity to bond with steward’s granddaughter Evelyn Bray while working to take care of survivors from a shipwreck and figure out what the strange activity at night is all about.Main character, Wyndcliff estate owner William, Liam, Twethewey seems very intent on taking care of the needs of tenants and local people to make the area prosper. I feel that describes a man with good character who is my favorite of this story. Supporting character steward’s granddaughter Evelyn Bray seems a bit clueless in the beginning of the story, but I feel she is a great help when the going gets tough. I was happy to see she developed more of a backbone as the story progressed.The writing of the story was, as always, vivid with great research to back it up. I found the character building very interesting; particularly the innkeeper who managed to pose as a stand-up guy for a long time, but showed his true colors in the end. The mystery element kept me rapidly turning pages, as I was eager to know what was really going on around Wyndcliff estate and where the shipwreck survivors came from.The story reads like a standalone with hints to the other books in series, and I am eager to see what Sarah E. Ladd comes up with next.My favorite part of the story was how Liam and Evelyn were thrown together by the drama following a shipwreck and sinister circumstances on the property. I enjoyed how they found time for private conversations and hand holding.Least favorite part was descriptions of how local folk seemed to behave like vultures ripping ships apart for anything of value instead of trying to save people’s lives when a ship was wrecked. I enjoyed it as a great dramatic element.Fans of Sarah E. Ladd will love this story. As will readers of historical romance fiction. Similar authors to explore might be Elizabeth Camden or Abigail Wilson.Thank you to publisher Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for this eARC which gave me the opportunity to share my honest review. All opinions are completely my own.Conclusion: this is the exciting and unique clean romance story of a Cornwall estate owner discovering his land is used for extensive smuggling operations. He works to stop criminal activity while unexpectedly bonding with his steward’s granddaughter. Rating: 5 stars / 5Main reasons: Unique plot, extensive research