It's Monday! What am I Reading?
The loveliest Regency debut by Sarah Ladd ~
The Heiress of Winterwood
My thoughts?
Review: The Heiress of Winterwood
Book One of Whispers on the Moors
From cover to content, author Sarah Ladd’s debut novel impresses. A Regency novel, complete with gowns, estates and luxury, fans of the era will be intrigued with more than setting. Ms Ladd has adeptly captured the sentiments of our protagonists, Amelia Barrett and Cptn Graham Sterling, individually and as they take a relational journey from introduction through to interest. Flawed characters that had me pleasantly surprised one moment and frustrated the next. Amelia’s headstrong ways got her in more hot water than she expected. Grateful Ms Ladd revealed the costs of her misjudgements and used them as learning experiences in the development of Amelia’s character. The entire cast of characters was realistic and played their roles remarkably. Aunt Augusta was a definite replica of Mrs Bennet of Pride and Prejudice fame, her voice echoing with clarity whenever she appeared on the scene. Captain Sterling was pictured every bit as sterling as his name, keeping my interest tapped to the final lush closing moment...
The relationships throughout the story were well developed with authentic characters and reactions. The storyline itself grabbed me even as I first received it as a book review option. An intriguing twist mounts the plot’s intensity to a feverish race to the finish. Definitely not a book to put down easily!
A satisfying story of redemption on many fronts, I look forward to hearing more from Sarah Ladd. Soon!
Book One of Whispers on the Moors
From cover to content, author Sarah Ladd’s debut novel impresses. A Regency novel, complete with gowns, estates and luxury, fans of the era will be intrigued with more than setting. Ms Ladd has adeptly captured the sentiments of our protagonists, Amelia Barrett and Cptn Graham Sterling, individually and as they take a relational journey from introduction through to interest. Flawed characters that had me pleasantly surprised one moment and frustrated the next. Amelia’s headstrong ways got her in more hot water than she expected. Grateful Ms Ladd revealed the costs of her misjudgements and used them as learning experiences in the development of Amelia’s character. The entire cast of characters was realistic and played their roles remarkably. Aunt Augusta was a definite replica of Mrs Bennet of Pride and Prejudice fame, her voice echoing with clarity whenever she appeared on the scene. Captain Sterling was pictured every bit as sterling as his name, keeping my interest tapped to the final lush closing moment...
The relationships throughout the story were well developed with authentic characters and reactions. The storyline itself grabbed me even as I first received it as a book review option. An intriguing twist mounts the plot’s intensity to a feverish race to the finish. Definitely not a book to put down easily!
A satisfying story of redemption on many fronts, I look forward to hearing more from Sarah Ladd. Soon!
This week I'm a bit busy for reading adventures
as I prepare for the Arise! Women's Conference
in St Paul...
Delighted for the opp to attend plus having my aunt's
assistance in driving there.
My eye still tires and dries, so I wasn't comfy in taking on the challenge
without backup !
Looking forward to a break in all the winterlike snowfall
so that we can actually
"head out on the highway - lookin' for adventure
and whatever comes our way"
{other than snow!}
Hope your week harbours some Spring
and pray ours does too ok?
THanks!!
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