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Book SynopsisIn 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.
Trade Review'Ladd (the Cornwall Novels series) kicks off her Houses of Yorkshire series with a captivating Regency . . . Ladd balances mystery and romance to create a light but satisfying story. Readers will look forward to the next in the series.' * Publishers Weekly *
'Sarah E. Ladd's 'The Letter from Briarton Park' immediately signals Bronte's Jane Eyre, but with a twist . . . Ladd writes with skillful balance. She intersperses picturesque descriptions of architecture and nature among serious plights . . . The descriptions are at once telling but light, troublesome but never too dark . . . There's a famous quote from Walt Disney that reads 'There is no magic in magic, it's all in the details.' Ladd's novel is no different, with much of the magic coming from her details . . . Fans of Northanger Abbey and gothic architecture will positively devour this read.' * Romance Daily News *
Sarah E. Ladd's novels are just the right combination of romance, mystery, intrigue, and faith . . . Like Ladd's other novels, this book is beautifully written, and the characters have such realism and depth . . . this book has a great balance between romance and mystery which kept me engaged from beginning to end. * Historical Novel Society *
Sarah Ladd writes with elegance and grace, imbuing her stories with enviable ambiance. Her latest Regency romance is the first in a new series that promises to be her best yet. Set in Yorkshire, the story combines romance and mystery to Bronte-esque effect, complete with hidden identities, a deathbed confession, and an enigmatic widower. * Oprah Daily *
This Regency-era romance starts with one vital letter . . . Interweaving mystery and romance, this is historical fiction at its best! * Bookstr *
