The Light at Wyndcliff is a historical novel written by Sarah E. Ladd. It is book three in the Cornwall Novels series. It is not necessary to have read the previous books in order to enjoy this one.

Summary: Evelyn Bray has lived in mostly isolation on the Wyndcliff estate since her grandfather’s disgraceful fall from aristocracy. Protected from the outside world, she lives her life in limbo-waiting for her mother to send for her. Only then will she be able to begin her new life and find an eligible suitor.

But it’s been two years, and her mother hasn’t come.

Now there is a new lord of the manor, and with him come many changes to the estate. And the things Evelyn thought she knew about her life and family have been abruptly upended. Can she help the new lord solve some of the mysterious events surrounding Wyndcliff? And if she does, how will it affect her future?

My Thoughts: I enjoyed this book. The plot is really interesting, there is a sweet romance, and plenty of intrigue and mystery as well. I would definitely recommend it, and is one I would read again (something I rarely do.)

I would like to thank Thomas Nelson for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my review. Thank you!

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.

The Light at Wyndcliff by Sarah E Ladd is a lovely Regency novel about a castle on the shore in Cornwall. Evelyn Bray led a small life. She lived in a cottage with her grandfather on a grand estate for which he was the steward. No master had been in residence since Mr. Treton had passed ten years earlier. She had few friends, chief amongst them Marnie, the housekeeper. All of a sudden the new lord was there. He was weeks early. Liam Twethewey was twenty-two years of age and had just come in to his inheritance. He had been too anxious to wait at the pub for his barrister so her came on ahead. What he found was a huge home in disrepair, bereft of staff, and unexpected by the few that were there. Of course, he noticed Evie, because she was beautiful, but he was immediately warned away by her grandfather. That was not the first odd thing that happened. Almost immediately after he had retired came a clanging. What did it mean? It turned out that there were shipwrecks on his coast, the salvage and rescue of which he was responsible. They managed to save a woman and her daughter. The woman was badly injured and took several days to come around so they had not information. Liam was out working all night and the next day. He had not idea. It turns out there was more of which he had no idea.

This is an adventure but also a romance. Evie had complicated relationships with her grandfather and her absent mother. It turns out she had been naive all these years. She was intelligent and empathetic as well as unafraid of work. She was a good match for Liam who was ambitious, intelligent, highly moral, and also a hard worker. This is an intriguing tale of smuggling, free trading, and illegal shipping. It was well put together and interesting. I enjoyed it and learned something, too.

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The Light of Wyndcliff
Cornwall #3
By Sarah E. Ladd
Evelyn Bray has called Wyndcliff home since her grandfather's disgrace took her from the life she should have had - a life of wealth and privilege. She has lived on the promise of restoration that her mother gave her, but the years have passed, and Evelyn is no closer to the life that should have been hers. With her mother pursuing a life without her, Evelyn must decide how the rest of her life will proceed - one of her Grandfather's choosing, the elusive dream of her mother, or one that she finds for herself. Change is coming, and the arrival of the new master of Wyndcliff Hall isn't the only one.
Liam Twethewey has a dream - a dream he hopes will bring financial aid to the tenants of Pevlyn and stability to the estate and himself. But Pevlyn isn't what he expected; the financial situation is direr than he was lead to believe, and the estate is in a deteriorating state in need of attention. But trust for a newcomer is not easily won, and there seem to be many who are working contrary to his goals.
When a shipwreck occurs shortly after Liam's arrival, he is shocked at the behavior of those who live along the coast and their attitude towards the wreck. With but two survivors, Liam opens his home to them as they hopefully recover. Evelyn helps as she can, though her grandfather frowns upon her taking part in such common activities. But helping out at Wyndcliff leaves her with questions about the night of the shipwreck. Questions that she and Liam both want answers to. But learn the truth can be dangerous, especially when keeping secrets has become a way of life.
This is the third book in The Cornwall novels series, and it is as delightful a read as the first two books. I appreciate this glimpse into the past, which in this case, is 1820. Life isn't easy, and livelihood depends upon the estate one finds oneself living near or on, which in this case has not been tended to since the death of Liam's great uncle. While this is a Historical Romance/Fiction, there is a thread of mystery that runs through it. This is most definitely a book that will draw one in from the opening page that sets the stage for Evelyn's life in the years to come. This book can be enjoyed without reading the previous books in the series, but I would recommend going back to read them afterward if you haven't yet enjoyed them.
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Evelyn Bray lives in a world between two classes. Fallen into genteel poverty and granddaughter to the steward of the Wyndcliff estate, she is not quite a servant, but not quite a lady. When Liam Twethewey, the young heir who is just come of age, comes out to inspect his estate, he finds himself drawn to his steward’s granddaughter. But the secretive steward is another matter entirely, and as cargo from shipwrecked vessels begins to appear in unusual places , Liam begins to wonder what kind of havey-cavey business is afoot on his property. As Evelyn’s feelings for Liam grow, she must decide where her loyalty lies.

This Regency tale has the perfect blend of romance and suspense. Despite his youth, Liam demonstrates a steadiness of character and adherence to what is right. Evelyn’s pain at being abandoned by her mother is poignantly portrayed as is her conflicted sense of duty to her selfish grandfather. Sarah Ladd has a talent for writing strong heroes and likeable heroines. The ending had the stamp of realism on it, thought it was not my favorite way for romantic declarations to come about. Readers of sweet Regency romance will love this book that rounds out Ladd’s Cornwall series.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Intrigue and romance on the Cornwall coast.

Liam Twethewey comes to Wyndcliff Hall to claim his inheritance left to him by his great-uncle. But the Hall holds many secrets, as the coast is a frequent bearer of tragedy, and the location of many a shipwreck.

Evelyn is the granddaughter of Wyndcliff's steward, she has lived her life along the coast and inside its halls. Her family is much reduced in circumstance than they previously were, her future is unclear, but she longs for a family and a place to belong.

After meeting on the moors, Liam and Evelyn become fast friends s they work together to unravel the terrible secrets of Wyndcliff. I liked that Liam is a willing learner, he wants to be hands on, and work hard to make his inheritance a success. He comes to rely on Evelyn as one of the few people he can turn to, and I admired his drive to get to the bottom of things.

Overall, a riveting read set along the coast. Great character development and interaction, I loved how Evelyn and Liam got to know each other as they worked together to discover the secrets. Well paced with an engaging plot, can be read as part of the series, or as a stand alone! Well worth the read!

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

Evelyn Bray lives with her grandfather (Rupert) at Pevlyn. After losing his money, her grandfather took the position of steward at Wyndcliff Hall. Her mother left two years ago to find a better life for herself and Evelyn. She has remarried, but has not yet sent for Evelyn to live with her.

Liam Twethewey is now 22 years old and has inherited Wyndcliff Hall in Pevlyn. The hall hasn't been lived in since the previous owner died many years before, and Liam's arrival is a surprise to the few servants that maintain the residence. He wants to open a china clay pit on the estate, as it would fulfill his late great-uncle's dream.

This is the third book in the Cornwall series. I didn't read the first two and had no problem understanding what was going on, but it makes me want to see if my library has the first two books. There's a mystery running through the storyline--about the shipwrecks that happen frequently on the coast of Liam's newly inherited property. Liam and Evelyn become friends as he navigates his new position as owner of Wlyndcliff Hall and starting up the china clay pit.

I enjoyed the mystery as I knew things were not as they seemed, but I was surprised by how deep and far reaching the lies and deceit went. Although Liam is quite young to be the master of his own estate, I thought he was quite mature and loved his integrity and honesty. He had hard decisions to make that weren't going to be popular but he did what was right. Evelyn also had difficult decisions to make and I thought she and Liam were well suited to each other.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, Thomas Nelson via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in my review are my own.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC of the book.
A Recency romance that hit the spot. I was looking for enjoyable fluff and this was perfect. Well written with interesting characters.

charming read by Sarah E. Ladd! She doesn't disappoint!

I received this advanced reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

In a world of smugglers, secrets, and scarcity, the people of the tiny Cornish village struggled to survive. This community was introduced to me in The Light at Wyndcliff. The Cornish coast and the land surrounding Wyndcliff Hall came to life before my eyes in this deeply moving story. Several segments caused me to have tears welling over - and I'm not talking about Evelyn's.

I've always had the sense of the moors as a lonely place. Evelyn's situation heightened this feeling - this daughter of a landowner who was now living in reduced circumstances with her grandfather. Abandoned even by her mother, she never quite fit in with the villagers and was no longer considered a gentlewoman.

Liam, the new owner of Wyndcliff Hall, is full of dreams, compassion, and integrity. I loved the way he never even hesitated to open his home to the unknown woman who had been shipwrecked along with her daughter.

Vestiges of mystery overshadow Liam's new home. While it seemed clear to me who the people behind the strange events were, Liam and Evelyn were understandably perplexed. I developed emotional ties to the characters and there was enough intrigue to keep my interest throughout.

Despite the number of stories I've read involving smugglers during the Regency period, I felt that I learned new facts related to it, such as the motivations of those aiding the smugglers. I was also surprised to learn that the moors of England are a source of clay used for making porcelain and china.

Though classified as Christian fiction on Amazon, The Light at Wyndcliff is a clean read though doesn't reference God or spiritual matters.

Readers who enjoy historical fiction, especially that set in England during the Regency period will want to add this to their library.

I am in love with Sarah A Ladd's writing and with The Light at Windcliff it was no different.

She brought a story with strong protagonists who were at the same time vulnerable, determined, loyal and honest.

Evelyn as a child suffered a very big change in her standard of living, moving from a life of wealth to a life of a certain deprivation, but even so she did not lose hope of finding her place in the world. Always kind to everyone, she experiences the pain of having been abandoned by her mother and raised by her strict grandfather. Now she will find new challenges ahead.

Liam inherited a large property in a place far from his family, willing to start new businesses inspired by his uncle who created a big one from zero, he organizes himself to arrive at his property and start his project. What he did not expect is strange and mysterious events were taking over the small town that receives him in a rather rude way.

Evelyn's grandfather has other plans for the property and does not accept Liam's command doing everything to disrupt the boy's plans. Liam is not intimidated by anyone and gradually tries to find out what is really happening on his property.

I really liked the plot, the mystery and the way the writer approached the two protagonists. Liam is one of the male protagonists that I most enjoyed reading and cheering. The only detail that I found somewhat illogical was that Evelyn expected a more concrete declaration of love from him, since she rejected him whenever he started the subject. But that doesn't ruin the story as a whole.

4,5/5 stars

Book three in a series this was a fun read. It takes places on the side of England with access to shipwrecks and dubious characters. While the books are not connected by characters they are connected by being in the same area of England. I'd still love for you to read them all because this is an amazing author and you won't be disappointed.

In this book, we meet Liam who is the new owner through the inheritance of Wyndcliff Hall. While he's been waiting to come of age the steward has been in charge of everything. That man was once also a landowner but fell from fortune with some bad decisions. And now perhaps he's been making a bad decision in regards to what Liam is trying to save.

The two of them clash on many things but one is the beautiful granddaughter who lives with her grandfather.

Evelyn has always been just biding her time while waiting for her mother to send for her. She wants her to marry above and beyond what she can find her and her mother can't stand the place too. But when the new owner comes calling she's intrigued by him.

Add to that shipwrecks and the two discovering some disturbing things. Meanwhile, they save a mother and her daughter involved in a shipwreck and begin to learn why so many are happening off the coast there.

Are their lives in danger? Who can they trust?

Wonderful read! I loved this book. It read quickly and I easily became invested in the characters. They face some real problems and I wanted to reach out and help them many times.

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I don't generally read romance but wanted to read this book because I love reading about Cornwall, and especially historical works about that part of the world. It didn't disappoint. I enjoyed it and would recommend it. I zipped through it in a couple days.

The characters were well-written and I enjoyed reading about them moving through their life in early 19th-century Cornwall. Daily life, a large estate, the rugged Cornwall coast and coves and smuggling -- it's all there. The story kept my interest. I haven't read the other books in the series but I probably will look them up.

I’ve read a handful of stories that focus on smuggling, so I was familiar with the hows and whys of it. I never really connected with Evelyn and Liam though, so it was kind of hard for me to cheer them on. I wish that the author had been able to develop the characters in this story more so they weren’t so flat. The author used a lot of descriptive words, but I felt like they were more distracting than enhancing. All in all, it was an ok story, but not one that I would read again.

clean romance; Liam Twethewey has inherited Wyndcliff, and Evelyn Bray resides in the cottage as the ward of her grandfather, Rupert Bray, the estate manager. Liam rescues Evelyn Bray on the moor on his way to Wyndcliff Manor. Things are somewhat rundown. Liam wants to open clay pits to produce income. But the local ocean shoreline is also active with smugglers. Many in the village has an interest in salvage, and the King's excise men want to control the smuggling and collect tax. A shipwreck with survivors brings Liam and Evelyn together. But there is a contender in the village for Evelyn who misses her mother. Her mother has gone to Plymouth with a promise to return for Evelyn. Liam has to manage Rupert Bray's opposition and hidden agenda. There are a series of exciting events. Evelyn has to make a decision between a loved one and obeying the law. Her decision temporarily but drastically breaks a number of important relationships, including her best friend Jenna. Evelyn's mother returns with her two stepdaughters to collect Evelyn. Liam follows her to find her with help from Captain Hollingswood with His Majesty’s excise office. Of course, since the story is a romance, Liam offers marriage to Evelyn who is happy to accept. As noted in another review, the villains are gray. Each has understandable motives. Unlike some stories which are all too short, there is no sociopath or sudden revelation of strange evil. The plot is quite complex, entertaining, and holds the reader's interest. I read the book in two or three days, much more quickly than others that I have read. The book is the third of the Cornwall series. Characters from the previous book, The Thief of Lanwyn Manor, are mentioned twice. John is Liam's younger brother who visits Liam with news and stays to help his brother Liam.

A deliciously intriguing finale to a delightful series!

When Liam Twethewey arrives at his newly inherited estate of Wyndcliff Hall he realizes that nothing is like he imagined it would be. The steward is brusque and defensive, the inhabitants of nearby Pevlyn exhibit some very suspicious behaviors and there are an inordinate amount of shipwrecks happening off the coast. Amidst rumors of smuggling, two survivors of the most recent wreck might hold the key but one of the has lost her memory. The only person Liam trusts to help him unravel these mysteries is Evelyn, the granddaughter of his curious steward.

I adored Liam and Evelyn's tale! There was a definite Gothic flare and the mystery was more than enticing. I absolutely recommend this book as well as the previous two entries in The Cornwall Novels series. You don't need to read these in order to fully enjoy Liam and Evelyn's story.

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

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for this eARC.
I have read all of Ms. Ladd’s books and I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Liam and Evelyn were a great couple but I didn’t enjoy how cruel the people of the town were to Evie and how quickly she forgave them.
I also thought it was a bit light on the romance angle for my tastes.
All in all I liked this read. I think the second book about Julia was my favorite in the series.
It’s definitely more of an adventure than a romance but that’s ok!

Liam Twethewey strides into Pevlyn as the young master of Wyndcliff Hall, finally old enough to inherit his uncle's estate. He has big dreams to revive the china clay pits that were abandoned at his uncle's death. But from the beginning, Wyndcliff is not all it seems.

Evelyn Bray was born to privilege but her grandfather's gambling took down the whole family. For years now her grandfather has served as steward to the Wyndcliff estate, and Evelyn is a woman out of place. Her father has passed away, her mother is remarried and living with her new family—who Evelyn has never met. Wyndcliff feels like home, but it cannot be.

Shipwrecks are common off the Cornish coast, and Liam is in for a learning curve with his shoreline property. But when more wrecks than normal happen in the weeks following his arrival, suspicions are aroused. Is someone luring ships to an untimely end?

Danger nears when a woman and child are rescued from the most recent wreckage. If the woman recovers her memory she might be able to tell them more about the ship, its crew, and how it came to sink off Wyndcliff's shore. Evelyn helps tend to the newcomers and can't help but be drawn to the new master of the estate.

If you enjoy historical romance with a side of suspense, this is one I would recommend to you. Though it wraps up Sarah E. Ladd's Cornwall novels, it is written in such that it could be a standalone. I do recommend the whole series, as well as other works by this author.

I received my copy of the book from the publisher. All thoughts in this review are my own.

This is the first book I’ve read in this series, but not my first Sarah Ladd book. The Light at Wyndcliff can easily be read as a standalone–I didn’t feel even slightly confused. However, after reading this one, I plan on going back and reading the others the preceded it.

I absolutely adore regency romances. And Sarah Ladd gave me exactly what I crave in this book! I can have such a difficult time with Christian books, as well–but this one was so rich in detail and more realistic than many others. I love, love, love the romance aspect to this one.

And the plot kept me reading so much, that I finished this in a day and a half–which is pretty quick for me!

I think regency romance lovers will love this one and find that Sarah Ladd is a beautiful storyteller who knows how to keep her readers hooked!

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book!
My review was posted at the link given, on October 27, 2020.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

My heart was saddened at the relationship between Evelyn and Liam while they were grieving over the loss of their families. When they both meet at Wyndcliff Estate and discover the secrets of the shipwreck that killed their families, their love for each other does not go as expected. Their loyalties force them to separate and it becomes very difficult in the long distance relationship and Evelyn questions the strength of their love. In the end, love conquers all and this is such an emotional story. If you are a Jane Austen fan (like myself) you'll have a deep appreciation for this book.

We will consider adding this title to our Historical Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.