Wonderful new book from Kate Ryder!! Absolutely loved reading this!!
Ellinor lives an exciting high flying life as a flight attendant when a traumatic experience stops her world. Recovery is hard, slow with no end in sight, so when her cousin invites her and her husband Simon for a weekend in Cornwall to their farmhouse and new business, it’s a visit that brings a whole new perspective and hope to her life.
The book is written across the two worlds of now and the latter part of the fifteenth century old Cornwall.
The history within is fascinating, the links to the story are brilliantly set in.
Beautifully put together and crafted, this book flows well, with a unique poignant love story at the centre of some bleak experiences. There is love, hope, survival and endurance. This book is warm, sensitive and a great read, I was hooked from the first page to the last!!
Loved the spirit animals and birds!!! In my top books of the year!!
Thank you to NetGalley and Embla books for the early read.

This is a light romance, with a timeslip in the beautiful Cornish countryside.
I really enjoyed the setting and learning more about the history of the area.
The PTSD that Ellinor faced after the plane incident was handled very sensitively, and I thought that seeing her recovery play out over a number of months helped its legitimacy.
The timeslips were never explained - I'm not sure if that's common in this kind of read as I've never read one before, but I wish I knew more about why it happened, especially after the final few lines.
The characters and relationship between them, especially Ellinor, Simon, Ian, and Pippa, were lovely, and I enjoyed seeing them together.
Overall, it was a lovely read.

Echoes on a Cornish River is a magical, intriguing and descriptive historical timeslip that kept me mesmerised! The love fleshed out on these pages reminds me a bit of the couple in Outlander as their beautiful connection spans centuries. Also, the woman knows the future yet longs to remain in the past with the man she adores.

Elli is a woman who has experienced the worst trauma imaginable. She is a flight attendant who has been deeply affected by a high jacking. Her mental health is in a fragile state as a result. This terrible violation has affected her relationships, including the one with her husband, Simon. I found the depiction of the event and its after-effects realistic. It was easy to imagine how horrible this situation would be.

Although the airline has provided therapy counselling, and Elli attends the meetings, it appears not to be very effective. But a weekend away at her cousin's and his wife’s home in the Cornish countryside starts to work its magic on Elli. She not only begins to relax and heal through her encounters with nature but she experiences some out of this world experiences. She is transported to the distant past where she meets a number of people who mirror those closest to her in the present. These movements through time come and go seemingly at random and are quite unnerving but these encounters begin to change her in ways she would never have imagined. Especially her visits with William, a man who looks just like her husband.

Echoes on a Cornish River is filled with wonderful history, some of which we learn through Elli’s own study. This new passion arises once she and her husband decide to purchase a portion of her cousin’s land to restore a cottage on the premises. Elli’s curiosity gets the better of her and she wants to know more about those who once lived there. This new hunger drives her deeper into extensive research with the intention of helping those she has met in the past. Particularly to see William remain safe from all the battles that will surround him. But how can she make a difference? Everyone knows trying to change history is impossible. Or is it?

There are some interesting and persuasive characters, including the dogs and a raven! The raven becomes a very important protector and connection to that ‘world between times.’ The information Elli gathers provides incredible insight on the raven’s purpose and the symbolism and Celtic beliefs surrounding them. These impressive creatures add supernatural elements to the story along with more shades of mystery, colour and intrigue.

This is truly a very romantic story, well-written with stunning descriptions, a moving message and an eternal heart-beat that will keep the reader flipping the pages and remembering it for a long time. I loved everything about Echoes on a Cornish River. It is intensely stirring, mystical and fascinating. I was glued to the pages and definitely recommend this spell-binding atmospheric novel. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Many thanks to Embla Books and Netgalley for my review copy.

A wonderful story spanning across time, perfect for fans of historical romance time travelling tales, such as Outlander or The Time Traveller's Wife.
Ellinor is a captivating heroine - an adventurer, but following a personal trauma, her life has taken a downward turn, and she seeks escape and healing. Ellinor travells to a remote Cornish farmhouse to recuperate, where her explorative nature returns whilst she enjoys checking out the area. Ellinor's adventures see her collide with the handsome William, but who is this elusive man? No one seems to know this man who has made such an impact on her. What does her connection with William mean for her marriage? The Cornish landscape is beautifully captured and provides lots of opportunities for nature's healing, allowing Ellinor to face aspects of her past, present, and future. A heartwarming and thoroughly enjoyable read. #echoesomacornishriver #kateryder #embla #netgalley

Enjoyable book about Ellinor, who works as a flight attendant until a horrific incident on a flight leaves her scarred physically and mentally she recoils at her husbands touch and feels scared all the time.
When they decide to visit her cousin and his wife in Cornwall who run a cider farm Elinor finds herself relaxing and when exploring comes upon a run down cottage in the woods, she persuades her husband to buy it and turn it into their dream cottage.
As Elinor starts to get involved in rebuilding the cottage she slips into another timeline which was interesting and I found it confusing at times but left wondering how it would end and I hope their is a follow up.
Thanks to NetGalley & Embla Books for a ARC for a honest review.

This is a first time read by this author for me and I wasn't disappointed. Well balanced and well written with historical fiction and romance.

I was genuinely enjoying this story about Elinor, a flight attendant, who after suffering a traumatic experience on one of her flights is trying to rebuild her life. But then, after a couple of chapters it turned into a story of two timelines, the kind of book I struggle to read. I was determined to continue, but the sections which went back in time seemed to increase and I wasn’t enjoying the tale any longer , so sadly had to give up reading. Other readers may enjoy it, but it just wasn’t for me.

First book by Kate Ryder for me and I really enjoyed.I was drawn in from the first pages.I really liked the dual timeline and look forward to reading more by this author. #netgalley #echoesonacornishriver

At first, this book is very much a contemporary story - the prologue is edgy and particularly gripping. When the book begins we find Ellinor, six months on, struggling to recover from the act of violence she unwittingly became part of, its aftereffects impacting her mental health, her ability to function, and threatening her marriage. She finds considerable solace in nature, and welcomes an invitation to spend a weekend with her cousin and his wife at their fifteenth century Cornish farmhouse - where she finds she has a particular affinity with the area, enjoying the history, the lifestyle, the walks, and visits to the nearby National Trust property at Cotehele. The prospect of her husband making a financial investment and helping with the marketing of the different enterprises they're getting underway raises the possibility of them moving there permanently - and there's a dilapidated cottage on the estate that they might be able to purchase and turn into their future home.

Still fragile, she's nervous in the presence of strangers - builder Jake is a gentle giant, but she's terrified when she unexpectedly finds him in the farmhouse kitchen. And her relationship with her husband remains badly in need of repair - he's loving and patient (such a lovely man!), but she still can't bear his touch or any closeness. But the setting does bring some slow healing, as she feels increasingly at home around her new home under construction and at Cotehele itself - until she finds herself alone in the kitchens, and witnesses a scene from the past with echoes in the present day. And that proves to be the first of the book's timeslip elements - quite perfectly handled, the historical setting and every interaction as real as the present day.

There's a real art in constructing a successful time slip story, and I thought the author absolutely nailed it. The mechanics are difficult to get right, the triggers, the transitions - there needs to be a degree of spookiness, a little discomfort and sense of dislocation, and it certainly helps in terms of believability when the main character is more susceptible because of the trauma she's experienced. Not only are the time slip scenes handled with absolute perfection - especially those sometimes difficult transitions, and the clever mirroring of key characters - but the historical content made for compulsive reading too, the context being pre-Tudor with Buckingham's rebellion against the reign of Richard the Third, supported by the then owners of Cotehele. And as Ellinor researches the outcome of that rebellion, she learns about its failure - and faces the understandable dilemma of how she can share enough to save the person she's grown particularly close to without impacting the course of history.

The research required for this book must have been immense, but it wears it lightly - I became happily immersed in the moments of historical politics, much of it unfamiliar, but also enjoyed the vivid recreation of the fifteenth century settings. And it's not just the history that required research - I was equally fascinated by the recurring motif of the raven, real or imagined, supportive or ominous, and enjoyed the background detail the author included but didn't allow to slow down the narrative. Another aspect I really liked was the setting, both present day and in the past - the author has a clear love for her county and the beauty and continuity of its natural world, and makes experiencing it a joy. And I haven't even mentioned the romance, which is always such a strong element in the author's writing - no details in case I spoil the story in any way, but I found it both intensely moving and entirely convincing. Drawing the threads together and the story to a satisfying close in the present day must have been a particular challenge - I thought it was quite perfect, satisfying and believable, and with an emotional touch that certainly had me wiping away a tear or two.

If you've read other books from the author, you might just find this one a little different, and perhaps not quite what you were expecting - the suspension of disbelief needed to enjoy a well-written timeslip, I know, isn't for everyone - but I really don't think the author's writing has ever been better. I entirely loved this book without reservation, and would recommend it really highly.

I wish I could be more encouraging about this title - it sounded like a great read. Echoes on a Cornish River turned out to be a fair time slip novel. The most interesting part was the history though it was not ideally integrated with the story. Major editing and revision would be needed before I could recommend the book. Others may find it more to their liking.

Thank you to NetGallery and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Love Kate's book. This one was no different. Elinor is a flight attendant who has a shocking event happen to her when she is held at knife point. In order to heal she decides to go and stay with her cousin in Cornwall. There she discovers a tumbler down cottage in need of some tlc. She gets swept up in the history and folklore of the area and finds herself slipping through the centuries. A good book about history, love, romance and healing.

Ellinora and Simon live in a Surrey suburb... both with good jobs, Ellinora is attacked while working as an air steward, and suffers a neck wound. She is traumatised from the event and won't let her husband near her.

Her cousin Ian and his wife have left their stressful IT roles and bought a cider farm in Cornwall and invite Ellinora and Simon for a weekend.

I'm not a fan of time warp novels as I find it difficult to comprehend, saying that the book is well written and lots of historical facts

An intriguing story set in beautiful Cornwall. It is written across two timelines and has a thought provoking ending. Thoroughly enjoyable.

I don't like giving negative reviews, but I almost didn't finish this book. I felt that the characters were not fully developed. Ellinor was very one dimensional, and almost unlikeable. Additionally, her relationships with the other characters, including both her husband and William seemed forced and unrealistic. The pacing of the book was also kind of clunky.

I did finish the book, but I doubt I would recommend it.

Loved this mystical, time travel story. Makes you question the veil between different times, look for signs and deeper meaning.

Ellinor badly needs a fresh start after a traumatic incident at work. She soon becomes caught up in the history of a Cornish farmhouse and an intriguing man from the past who begins to help her recovery. Even the dogs in this story are great characters.

Great for those who question the possibilities of our existence.

What a breathtaking book!! This is a perfect blend of romance, historical fiction, and time travel. After being traumatized while working as a flight attendant, Ellinor is still suffering, keeping her husband at arm’s length. A trip to Cornwall changes the trajectory of her future, helps to heal her in the present, and gives her a glimpse of her past. She was an amazing character, wounded but yearning to recover; Simon and William were equally wonderful! This is an enchanting book that is sure to touch the heart of its readers.

I’ve read timeslip novels previously but not where characters from the present turn up in the past. This was well done as was the serious issue of recovery from the effects of trauma. There was too much emphasis on the raven which didn’t seems to add to the narrative. A light and easy read.

It's a very well written book, but I dont particularly like the dual time lines in any book. However, Elinor seemed to slip from one century to another without too much fuss being made. I loved the descriptions of Cornwall. I live in the West so it was interesting to see another side of our county.
I felt the ending of the book left one wondering slightly, and was perhaps a bit too precipitate. But all in all it was an enjoyable book. Thanks to NetGalley for a chance to review this title.

Overall, I did enjoy this, but it needs some serious editing. There is too much detail.
The prologue starts with Ellinor's job. She is a flight attendant but gets held at knife point. This causes some drift from her husband Simon. She goes to Cornwall to stay with her cousin Ian and his wife Pippa.
When Ellinor is shown around their land and the old cottage, she is pulled back into the past.
I loved the history part of the story and was drawn in. It was fascinating. A different way of life. Ellinor was certainly drawn to William.
I found the bit about the Raven boring and long winded, I skimmed over that bit.
If you like history, then you will probably enjoy the story.
Thanks to Netgalley and Embla Books for the invitation to read this in return for an honest review.

A light read with plenty of twists and turns plus plenty of mystery an secrets involved. Well developed characters in 2 timelines, present day and 1483 with Ellinor, the main character, going between the two.. Intriguing story in the past and present with life going full circle plus more than a sprinkling of magic. Slight inconsistency with Ellinor, Elinor or Eleanor, as they all sound the same so somewhat irrelevant. Set in Cornwall along the River Tamar and a nice touch to tie in with an actual National Trust property, as one always wonders about the people who went before when visiting these places.