SETTING: Poignant story of a young girl ripped from her home after it was lost by the gambling of her GRANDfather! Later, left by her mother to fend for herself and the same grandfather. No young ladies school, no fancy coming out parties and trips to the season in London for Evelyn—just work among the servants, as if she herself is a servant. When Liam Twethewey comes of age and inherits the estate on which Evelyn and her grandfather live and work, the stage is set for love to find Evelyn. How that happens, amidst the difficult circumstances of the 1820’s, makes a gripping story that is impossible to put down.
CRITIQUE:
The characters richly layered, well developed. You love the H and h, but the mother and grandfather are very flawed. We see the impact of their flaws play upon Evelyn time and again. You feel the hurt Evelyn feels when, yet again, her mothers letters fail to announce when she will definitely send for Evelyn. The plot is well planned out, with unexpected twists and turns that make for compelling reading. I especially was pleased by the mature writing style, which makes reading this book a delight and sets it far apart from the mundane, Regency Romances we too often find. A nice HEA for our H and h, and a clean story without the trappings of unmarried dalliances. Overall, excellent story, and one I truly enjoyed and appreciated reading.

This was a story of mystery and suspense that I thoroughly enjoyed. I wanted to know more and what happens to the characters. I was not disappointed and do recommend that you read this interesting and easy to read book.

Sarah Ladd's beautiful descriptive writing makes the Cornish moor come alive in this story that is filled with intrigue.  The secrets to unravel and the constant battle of not knowing whom to trust keep the pages turning.  This book stands alone, though Ladd has cleverly intertwined some overlap with characters in others of The Cornwall Novels.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I will always read a Sarah Ladd book. This book, though, did not hold my attention as well as her other books. There were points that I felt it dragged a little bit. I also felt that the relationship between Liam and Evelyn felt a bit forced. It was easy to see who the bad guy was from the beginning which left the mystery a little bit dull for me.

I am glad I read it, but it wasn't my favorite book by this author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

The Light at Wyndcliff is Sarah E. Ladd's third book in her Cornwall series, however it works perfectly well as a standalone novel as well, as I hadn't read any of her other books but had no trouble jumping into the world.

The world Sarah E. Ladd builds in this book is mesmerizing. Liam Twethewey has finally come of age to claim his inheritance, Wyndcliff Manor and the surrounding estate. He has big plans to open a china clay mine on the land to increase the estate's income and improve the life of its tenants. However, he faces a less-than-warm welcome from everyone. Everyone, that is, except for Evelyn Bray, the granddaughter of his steward. Evelyn has spent her whole life being told by her mother that she must marry well, and to that end will move to be with her mother, if she is ever summoned.

This story is a wonderful blend of mystery and romance. Part of Liam's responsibilities include watching out for shipwrecks along the rocky coast and managing the wreckage that washes ashore. However, more is happening on the beach than either Liam or Evelyn know.

The romance in the book is very sweet and definitely G-rated - at one point the characters embrace briefly but that is the extent of the physicality in the book.

Overall this was a very enjoyable book to read and was very well written.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley.

I was transported to Cornwall on the Moors and I wanted to stay just a bit longer.

Evelyn was sheltered from her town by her Grandfather who took care of her after her father died. Her mother moved to another town to escape the shame of the family losing their home and moving to be the Steward of the neighbor. Enter the new master of Wyndcliff Hall. It isn't what it used to be as it has been empty for ten years, waiting for its new master to come of age and inherit. Liam comes to town to a chilly welcome and not knowing who to trust. He rescues Evelyn and her pony right away and leaves an indelible impression.

Liam must navigate his new home and make it profitable, but is quickly confronted by the nasty business of salvaging shipwrecks and possible smuggling. What follows puts him on a very steep learning curve of learning his new position and dealing with his steward who is used to making all the decisions.

This story had mystery and adventure and is perfect to cozy up with when an escape is required. The story addressed some very emotional topics and Sarah Ladd handled them beautifully. I never regret picking up a story by her.

I received this book through NetGalley and this is my honest review.

Evelyn Bray's family had to leave their manor because of her grandfather's debts. He became the steward of Wyndcliff Manor. Her mother leaves Evelyn in the care of her grandfather and moves to Plymouth. Several years later, the new lord, Liam Twetheway (Where do they get these names?) arrives and unusual things begin to happen. A woman and her child are rescued from a sinking ship, a venture in china clay is begun, smugglers are suspected, and an attraction between Evelyn and Liam develops. It is an adventure on the moors.

If you enjoy Regency mystery and romance, The Light at Wyndcliff by Sarah Ladd will be a great book to read. It is scheduled for release October 13. I was able to read it on NetGalley.

This is the third book in the series, The Cornwall Novels, and I wish I had discovered the series earlier. I enjoyed this book, and want to learn more about the Liam's family that are mentioned from books one and two.

I loved the setting and storyline in The Light at Wyndcliff. I enjoyed learning about china clay mining, which I never knew existed, and about the ingenious way survivors are rescued during ship wrecks.

As for the characters, I absolutely loved Liam (and his brother). He was a worthy hero, brave, honest, and caring. I liked Evelyn also, but I never felt I really knew her very well. She had many admirable qualities, and although they deserved each other, I didn't feel their chemistry. I felt that the book definitely focused on the historical events of the time period, and that was fine. The secondary characters were fully developed. I hated the "evil" characters and loved the good ones.

The writing was beautiful, and the setting made me feel I was there. One thing I was left wondering was why grandpa lost his fortune. Unless I missed it, it was never fully explained.

I will definitely read books one and two.

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Such a great story!

I really liked seeing Liam all grown up and facing his own problems. He's finally of age and inherits Wyndcliff Hall in Cornwall, something he's been preparing and anticipating for a long time. But things don't turn out as easy as he thought they'd be.

Evelyn is the granddaughter of the steward. She's not employed by the estate, but she spends a lot of time there while waiting for her mother to send for her.

I really liked the Cornwall setting, the mining, the shipwrecks, and everything else going on in the village. It was very much like Poldark, which is a series I love.

There was a lot of intrigue and mystery, adding to the conflict between Liam and Evelyn. Of course, the romance between them was the best part.

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

A beautifully written story set in 1820's Cornwall. Ms. Ladd's detailed descriptions place you within the walls of Wyndcliff Hall, the attic room of Wyndcliff Cottage, and perched on rocky cliffs watching the illegal pillaging of cargo from sinking shipwrecks in the Cove. The heart of the story lies with Evelyn Bray, the granddaughter of the once-wealthy master of Keverne Park, now reduced to the steward of Wyndcliff Hall. Rupert Bray has overseen Wyndcliff Hall for years and does not want to relinquish power over it to young Liam Twethewey, the newly arrived master. But Liam has no idea what illegal activity goes on concerning shipwrecks and the pillaging of cargo on his beach. The growing affection between Evelyn and Liam is forbidden by her grandfather, but soon she must make a choice of ignorance or betrayal. A must-read for lovers of historical fiction! I highly recommend this book!
"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

The Light at Wyndcliff by Sarah E. Ladd is the third book in the Cornwall Novels but can be read as a standalone.

Liam Twethewey has just inherited his great uncle's estate and is determined to make it profitable. But the estate has been sitting idle for ten years, with only a steward to keep things running. And that steward is not willing to give up his control so easily. Especially when a ship crashes against the rocks leaving only two survivors and lots of questions.

Evelyn Bray, the steward's daughter, is the one bright spot in Liam's life as she tends to the survivors. As the days pass, their attraction to each other grows, but as they each begin to realize, finding love on the moors is not going to be easy.

With a flair for description, the author paints a vivid portrait of life on the moors. You could see the landscape, hear the sea and feel the heartache and desperation of the main characters. This is a novel reminiscent of Jane Eyre, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Unfortunately, while a clean read, there was no mention of God in this book, which was disappointing. Hence the four stars. If you like Regency romances and don't care if there is no Christian content, you will like it.

I received this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

The Light at Wyndclff is a delightful book set in the moors at Cornwall England. There is mystery, shipwrecks, kidnappings, and of course romance. I enjoyed it very much and I recommend to any historical romance lovers.
*I was given a copy by Thomas Nelson Publishing and this is my honest opinion.

This is an incredible end to a great series by Sarah E. Ladd. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There are twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat! The characters are charming. I highly recommend this lovely book..

Really enjoyed this story. It was more than a romance, there was mystery, smugglers, bad mother, a kind housekeeper, and two very sweet characters. Liam is such a delight. He's only 22 but has so many goals. Evelyn is a good young woman, strong and kind, but sort of lost. Thrir story develops beautifully and you'll be hoping for their HEA.

Great novel by Sarah E. Ladd. I didn't know this book was part of a series, but it's absolutely stand-alone. From the beginning to the end, the story had me hooked.

The writing in this novel was superb and perfect for the era (1800s). I found that there were a couple of anachronistic idioms, but that's to be expected on the occasion. I loved the characters of Evelyn Bray and William Twethewey. There wasn't any spark from their initial meeting, but mutual attraction blossomed into respect, which is something that I don't often witness in romance novels. I found Evelyn and William to both be well-rounded and deep, but I was a little disappointed by a couple of the secondary characters (Jenna, Jim, etc.).

The suspense and the intrigue only grows from the beginning. You can sense something is wrong, but you don't quite put it together until the very end. Beautifully written and well-executed, this book will definitely stay on my shelf in the years to come.

What a wonderful continuation of this Cornwall series. The story kept you involved, I really did not want to put it down. What a great lesson in realizing that we often look toward something with out understanding that what we need is right before us.
I love the integrity of the main characters, who chose to do what was right, even though the ones they loved were hurt in the process. A great lesson we all need to embrace.

The third installment of Sarah Ladd's Cornwall series, "The Light at Wyndcliff" features a wonderful cast of characters. In a nod to Daphne DuMaurier's "Jamaica Inn", wreckers play a part in this novel, although the villains are not as overtly sinister.

Liam Trethewey, a nephew of Jac Trethewey, the hero of "The Governess of Penwythe Hall" claims his inheritance of Wyndcliff Hall at the age of 22. He sets his mind to restoring the dilapidated estate. Intent on mining china clay -a new term for me- Liam wants to improve the lives of those around him. Evelyn Bray is the lovely granddaughter of his steward, Rupert Bray. Abandoned by her shallow and indifferent mother, she resides with her grandfather, who has his own issues.

Ladd's descriptions of Cornwall's landscapes and treacherous seas are evocative. Characters are well-drawn and not cookie cutter. The romance between evolves slowly and believably, although there are a few bumps along the way. As always, Ladd's prose is crisp. This novel is clean.

This novel is a stand-alone, although I have read the previous two in the series. Aside from "The Weaver's Daughter", Ladd's two series comprised three books each. Maybe there will be more here though, as there are three more Trethewey siblings.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for an ARC of this wonderful novel.

THE LIGHT AT WYNDCLIFF is the third of the Cornwall Novels by SARAH E. LADD. It is a delightful historical romance with some really exciting suspense. While I am glad I read and enjoyed the first two novels in the series, it is definitely not necessary to do so as The Light At Wyndcliff can definitely stand alone.
In 1820, at the age of twenty two. Liam Twethewey takes occupation of Wyndcliff Estate, which he inherited from his great uncle, Mr Treton. It is his intention to establish china clay pits on his land, which plan Mr Treton was not able to put into practice due to his untimely death..
Liam comes from a large and loving family, whereas Evelyn Bray lives with her rather surly grandfather, who she dearly loves, having been virtually abandoned by her mother. Evelyn's grandfather, who has been left to his own devices in running the estate as steward, resents Liam from the start.
The coastline, which is Liam's responsibility now that he is the owner of the property, is well known for shipwrecks. When a woman and her daughter are nearly drowned, and at the advice of Captain Hollingswood, an excise man, Liam is on high alert. The only person that he trusts is Evelyn.
The characters are very interesting, and have a definite Jane Austen feel about them. The author has also given a great description of the moors and craggy rocks on the Cornwall coast.
There is a theme of loyalty and of family and belonging, and also of abandonment and longing to belong running through the book.
It is an altogether enjoyable read and one I can highly recommend.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

This was a nice end to the Cornwall trilogy! I particularly liked Evelyn’s character but I also liked Liam and their character growth and relationship. I think one of Sarah E. Ladd’s strengths has always been writing well developed, interesting characters. Add in the descriptions of Cornwall and you can really imagine the scenes. As always, there’s a mystery involved, so it’s much more than just a Regency romance.

Full review to come closer to publication date.