Setting the scene on the coast of Cornwall in the Regency era, author Sarah E. Ladd takes us to the estate of Wyndcliff, where Evelyn is the granddaughter of the estate steward and Liam is the new master of the estate. Mystery and suspense abound when suspicious shipwrecks on the estate shores bring whispers of smuggling. When Evelyn and Liam rescue a mother and daughter from wreckage, trouble comes swiftly to Wyndcliff Manor, and the hero and heroine race to discover the truth.

Sarah E. Ladd captivates us with a story of love, mystery, and suspense on the shores of Cornwall in a Poldark-esque Christian fiction novel. While I truly enjoyed this story, the romance was a slow build—slower than I typically prefer, but sweet nonetheless. The relationship between hero and heroine grew gradually as they faced dangers, and the surrounding plot was extremely captivating and kept me interested until the very last page. This book was well-written, and I genuinely enjoyed it. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a bit of mystery and suspense in a historical Christian romance novel.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for purposes of review, and my thoughts are my own. I really did love it!

Shipwrecks, gunshots in the night, and forbidden romance—mystery abounds at Wyndcliff Hall. With beautiful attention to period detail, superb characterization, and a page-turning plot, Ladd delivers yet another must-read novel—and this one just might be her best yet!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The Light at Wyndcliff is lovely and slightly bittersweet, best categorized as historical fiction with romantic elements. A romance does happen, but it’s not the central point of the story.

The plot wraps around the sometimes exciting, sometimes dangerous and always criminal smuggling operations that the rougher bits of the Cornish coast are notorious for But this is not a story that romanticizes smuggling. Rather, it paints an all-too-clear portrait of the rot that burrows into the whole town when smuggling – and the protection of it – become the whole town’s economic mainstay.

But at its heart, it feels like this is a story about figuring out not just who you are, but who you want to be, and taking the steps to achieve that goal – no matter how difficult the road or how many people and institutions stand in your way.

For Liam Twethewey it seems as if that goal should be easy to achieve. He’s 22, he’s male, and he’s just come into his inheritance, Wyndcliff Hall on the Cornish Coast. His dream is to make the property profitable, and to make the area that surrounds it self-sustaining for the benefit of the people who live there.

He wants to provide good jobs at good pay. He wants to be someone who administers his land for the good of everyone, and not just his own profit. He wants to be a good man and a good steward of his property, just as his uncle and mentor has taught him to be.

Ironically, the person standing squarely in Liam’s way is his own steward. Once upon a time Rupert Bray was the owner of his own wealthy property, but either unwise investments or an addiction to gambling or some combination of both cost him his estate. Now he’s the steward of Wyndcliff, and has become the unofficial leader of the nearby town in the long interregnum between the death of the previous owner and Liam’s ascension.

It’s a power Bray doesn’t want to give up. Not over the estate, not over the town, and especially not over his grown-up granddaughter, Evelyn. Partially, that’s because Bray is, quite frankly, a petty tyrant. Much of it is because Bray has secrets that he fears that an active master at Wyndcliff will uncover.

And a whole lot of it is because Evelyn is female, and women didn’t have nearly as much as agency as men, a situation that was even more true in the 1820s setting of this story.

So an important but sometimes frustrating part of this story is Evelyn’s hesitant search for who she wants to be now that she is grown up. A quest that is under siege, caught between her grandfather’s desire to keep her safe, his secret plans for her, her absent mother’s ambitious plans for her future marriage to a man of her mother’s choosing – and the written and unwritten expectations of behavior that society holds over her head.

The more time that Liam and Evelyn spend together, no matter how publicly or how innocently, the more the townspeople judge her for her behavior. In their eyes, she is reaching above herself and consorting with an enemy – even though neither Liam nor Evelyn are aware that the villagers consider him such.

When the crisis finally comes to a head, everyone has fixed their places in the drama – except Evelyn. Everyone makes demands of her. Her grandfather – and the townspeople – expect her to lie for them. Liam, and the agents of the Crown, expect her to tell the truth. And her mother expects her to abandon all of them for the glittering future that she has always promised her daughter.

No matter what she decides, Evelyn is going to make someone she cares about absolutely furious with her. She has to find her own way in a life where she has been discouraged from doing just that at every turn.

Escape Rating A-: A romance between Liam and Evelyn does happen in this story, but it doesn’t feel like the romance is the point of the story. More like it’s the reward for doing the right thing. Figuring out what that right thing is, that feels like it’s the central point of the story. And that’s the story that swept me away.

The suspense and tension in this story come from Liam’s efforts to become the true master of Wyndcliff, in spite of Bray’s opposition. The more Liam digs into what’s really going on, the more obvious it is that Bray and the villagers are hiding a whole lot of skullduggery that no one – except Liam – wants to see brought to light.

This story’s treatment of smuggling, showing it as a criminal enterprise that leads to even more – and darker – criminal behavior reminded me of last year’s The Woman in the Lake by Nicola Cornick. So if the exposure of the smuggling ring and its corruption of the town is something that intrigued you, you might want to check that story out as well.

But Bray’s corruption and the town’s participation in it felt fairly obvious from the very beginning. The reader may not know at the outset exactly what he’s hiding but it’s exceedingly clear that he’s two-faced at best.

Liam’s perspective was interesting but not particularly new. I liked him as a character, and it was clear that he was trying to do his best – and that his best was going to turn out to be fairly good. But the story of a young man taking up his inheritance, feeling some uncertainty while facing some challenges is a story that’s been told many times and will be again.

The fascinating and frustrating part was Evelyn’s story. She was caught betwixt and between in so many ways, and was aware of it and often confused and flummoxed about it all. She knew what she was supposed to feel – and she knew that she didn’t feel it – while also being aware that she was hemmed in by so many conflicting expectations. It felt very much as if The Light at Wyndcliff is more Evelyn’s story than anyone else’s. She’s the character who is stuck in a role that everyone expects to be passive – and yet isn’t.

But speaking of expectations, this series is focused on Liam’s family, the Twetheweys. And his story is central to the book, even if it doesn’t feel as much his journey as it does Evelyn’s. He becomes the person he’s always been expected to be, while Evelyn’s journey has all the twists and turns.

That being said, Liam has moved away from his family, the protagonists of the first two books of this series, The Governess of Penwyth Hall and The Thief of Landwyn Manor, to take up the inheritance that kicks off this book. This distance from his family means that it isn’t necessary to have read the first two books to get immediately drawn into this one. He’s moved away and the story has moved away too.

So if you’re looking for a story that brings a small town to life, contains a bit of true-to-life historical suspense and features characters who manage to do the right thing, catch the bad guys, pay the emotional price AND get rewarded by a happy ever after, The Light at Wyndcliff is guaranteed to sweep you away to the Cornish Coast!

It was fun to see Liam all grown up. I have read all the books in this series, but each of them can stand on their own, so if you haven't read the others first don't worry. I was really impressed with Liam. He stepped into a hard/confusing situation, but he never backed down. Evelyn was such a sweet character. I really felt for her at times, but loved her caring selfless attitude. There were a lot of secondary characters in this book that I did not like, but you weren't supposed to like them, so I guess Ms. Ladd did a great job with them. However, there were some great secondary characters as well. I fell in love with Mary. Liam and Evelyn are good together. I really enjoyed them and the ups and downs of their relationship.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through Netgalley. This is my honest review.

I throughly enjoyed reading this book. As a fan of Poldark, I could picture the Cornish coastline where shipwrecks commonly occurred, and the pillaging that took place. I could see why there was criminal undertaking going on, because of the fortunes to be gained.

I have read every novel Sarah Ladd has written. I love her stories. They capture the Regency period beautifully. They include characters who are realistic and relatable. The romance is always sweet, subtle, and proper for the time period. And, Ladd’s themes are always timely. When I pick up a novel by Ladd I know I am going to get a thoroughly enjoyable story I will be able to escape into. The Light at Wyndcliff, book three in the Cornwall series, is no different. The storyline is engaging. The mystery kept me turning pages well into the night. And, the subtle and sweet romance that grew between Liam and Evelyn is perfect. It made my heart stutter a little, especially at the end. But what I love the most about this story is how much I was able to relate to the heroine, Evelyn. This book was quite cathartic for me. The Light at Wyndcliff is a novel that I really needed to read, and it is a story I highly recommend!

I have to admit that I struggled with this novel. I couldn’t figure out what I was struggling with because I loved everything about it — the plot, the action, the characters and their conflicts, the romance — it all engaged me. But I kept squirming while reading it. Then it dawned on me. I was struggling because Evelyn’s conflict is the conflict I’ve been struggling with my WHOLE life — my mother. The feelings and the actions against her mother that Evelyn deals with in this novel are insanely close to my own experiences. I wasn’t struggling to read the book because it has flaws or is boring. I struggled because I couldn’t escape my own story! But that’s OK. It’s good when fiction allows one to wrestle with past hurts and current issues. It’s basically free therapy. LOL!

Some women are NOT meant to be mothers. There, I said it. I know there is this idea that women are nurturers and, therefore, automatic mother material, but this is a stereotype. Not all women should be mothers. Women who are unable to be selfless, women who cannot put others before themselves, should not be parents. I’m not saying moms shouldn’t have peaceful, quiet, selfish moments. I think all moms need a break every now and then for sure. But when a woman is self-centered and cares only about how things will affect her, that woman isn’t capable of being a good mom. Evelyn has a very self-focused mother. Evelyn is clearly a secondary thought in her mother’s mind. During one moment in the story, a very innocent child asks Evelyn a genuine and innocent set of questions: “Why isn’t your mother her now? Doesn’t she know you were scared?” Evelyn can’t answer this question because she doesn’t want the little child to know that some mamas don’t care if their kids are scared or not, so she switches the topic of conversation to protect the little girl’s notion of motherhood. These questions and Evelyn’s reaction to them broke my heart. There are people walking this earth right now who could not answer this little girl’s questions in the positive. Some have never had a parent who ever put their needs or cares or fears first. Some have had to grow up very quickly and at an early age in order to take care of themselves. Some children grew up in abject loneliness. And, it stinks. But what I love so much is that Evelyn NEVER gives into the sadness. She never becomes a victim. Yes, she acknowledges her struggle, her sadness, her feelings of loneliness, and her disappointment, but she never lets those feelings paralyze her. She moves on and continues to take the next right step in her life despite her feelings of rejection and devastation. In this, I found Evelyn to be one of the strongest and bravest of heroines. I love her character, and to me, Evelyn is the best part of this novel. She truly is a light at Wyndcliff.

I am sad my time with The Light at Wyndcliff is over. I enjoyed the journey this story took me on very much, and I am going to miss these characters. If you are in the mood for a spectacularly written Regency Romance then The Light at Wyndcliff is the novel for you!

I received a copy of this novel in eBook form from the publisher, Thomas Nelson, via NetGalley. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Liam Twethewey has taken on the unenviable task as the inheritor of Wyndcliff Hall in Corwall. While he is struggling to honor his great-uncle's dream of restoring the Hall, he runs into problems at the estate, but also from another source involving a current shipwreck.

Evelyn Bray lives there at the Hall, having lived there with her grandfather after he lost everything, which played into her mother leaving. Now steward, his attitude toward the new owner and Evelyn are ripe with issues. Meanwhile a shipwreck leaves a woman and her young daughter without hope, thus keeping Evelyn quite busy. The shipwreck seems to be only the tip of the iceberg for the reality of what is actually going on.

Protecting the estate - and the two survivors - brings Liam and Evelyn together. Not only must the pair cope with growing feelings, problems on a grand scale are beginning to be revealed.

As I hadn't read the first two books in the series, I was concerned that I would not be able to gel with this story. However, this story fully held up well, allowing me to feel connected to the characters, the plot and the resulting drama as it was unfolding. The regency time period is one I enjoy, and the further drama of pirates, thievery, lies and secrets all kept me riveted to the story, capturing my attention throughout.

Not only was the drama between Liam and Evelyn of great interest, her connection to her grandfather and to her mother was of great interest to me. It was both a wonderful and beautiful story, with enough excitement to be more than interesting, and with a conclusion that tied things together nicely. I love that this book was a blend between historical fiction and romance, and that the romance was different than many I read in the genre. Sarah E. Ladd is is a new author to me, but I am glad that I read this book and look forward to reading more by her.

Many thanks to Thomas Nelson and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

"He's naught but a boy with a shiny new toy...He's nothing to worry about".

This is the opinion of our hero in The Light At Wyndcliff. They could not be more wrong about 22 year old Liam Twethewey. He is a young man of virtue who has inherited Wyndcliff Hall and has plans for the estate until mysterious shipwrecks and castaways arrive on his estate shores.

This novel is written almost as a love letter to Cornwall, England. Taking place in 1820 the author's writing had me smelling the sea air drifting among the rocky cliffs and feeling chills from the oceans untamed waves. Written in the gothic style of Victoria Holt ( a fave of mine) we are kept turning the pages to uncover the truth of Wyndcliff Hall.

In the midst of this intrigue Liam finds Evelyn and their journey to love is slow, tender and oh so sweet.

I really enjoyed reading this book. The love story was a bit too tamed but that is strictly a personal preference. The mystery I figured out but the guilty parties were a bit of a surprise. Still it was just the perfect comfort read on a rainy weekend. If you loved the Poldark series this is the one for you to read.

This is the third book in the Regency Cornwall series but is very much a stand alone story. It is the type of book to read cuddled up with a warm blanket and a hot beverage ready to sip.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley from the publishers for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

I've read quite a few of Sarah Ladd's books, but I'm pretty sure this one is my new fave! I loved the characters and the whole thread about shipwrecks. With the number of Regency books I read, sometimes it's hard to find a truly unique angle, but The Light at Wyndcliff felt fresh and new...and of course, romantic. It was the setting, though, which most kept me glued to the page. The rocky coast, Cornwall, the moors, a secluded cove...I loved it all!

As a quick reminder, here is my rating structure:

1 star: Did not finish
2 Stars: Finished but I do not recommend
3 Stars: Liked but could use some improvements
4 Stars: Loved this book!
5 Stars: Rare. The unput-down-able, binge read obsession.
My star ratings are also based also genre based. I compare all books with books of the same genre. While I would love to believe that my love of books in general transcends all bias, there are genres I prefer over others.

I’m human.

Example: If I read a mystery novel and think it deserves a 5-star rating, then I have compared it to other mystery books, and determined it to be one of my absolute favorites. The unputdownable mystery.

This will hopefully keep me from comparing Outlander, a personal obsession of mine, with the experience of reading The Hate You Give. Both 5 star books for me, but completely and totally different. I couldn’t even try to rate them against each other, so I don’t. Makes my life easier.

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My Thoughts…
This is my first book by Sarah E. Ladd and I am kicking myself for not finding her sooner. In fact, my birthday is next month, and I putting some of her other books on my birthday wishlist. Hit me up in the comments with your favs. Right now, I know I will be putting the first two books of this series on there.

I think my favorite thing about the book was the feeling it gave me. If a book can be atmospheric, The Light at Wyndcliff was just that. It has this remarkable gothic vibe inside a regency romance. And someone tell me how you can write about a mysterious, almost eerie village so beautifully that I want to live there?

Any normal person would look at all of the shady and dangerous things happening and want no part of it, but Sarah E. Ladd made me think it would be a wonderful place to be.

The heroes of The Light at Wyndcliff are so easy to root for, so their relationship just feels good. You want them to trust each other and help each other. In the midst of a gothic setting, there’s this almost feel-good romance.

As a quick aside, I knew absolutely nothing about the china clay pits in Cornwall and learning about this industry was fascinating. One of the many reasons I love historical fiction.

*Special thanks to Sarah E. Ladd, Thomas Nelson, and TLC Book Tours for providing a copy of The Light at Wyndcliff in exchange for an honest review.

I love reading stories of the haunting, windswept moors and breathtaking views of Cornwall’s coast. Throw in smugglers awaiting unwary ships as they are tossed upon the rocky shore. Also an out of the way manor house with many mysteries in a sleepy little village and a new unsuspecting Master of the mansion. Then you have a winner in Ladd’s latest book…… Liam has just come into ownership of Wyndcliff Manor and the land surrounding it, and Evelyn is the beautiful granddaughter of his inherited steward. While Liam is trying to learn his duties and who his tenants are and their needs, he does not receive a lot of help from the solicitor and others. They don’t trust him as if they are hiding something. Then a shipwreck leaves a woman and her daughter stranded, and the woman’s memory is affected. Liam comes to realize that shipwrecks are the norm at Wyndcliff, but is there more than it seems, perhaps something more than just scavenging for what comes ashore from the ships? This is Ladd at her finest, a very interesting mystery…..Review based on advanced copy via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I have really enjoyed this series by Sarah Ladd. I have loved learning new things about Cornwall, England. I loved how this book gave us a glimpse into what it would have been like to own property and to have people smuggling on your land and what different reactions to that there were. Also see how there were different ways to make income. I thought it was interesting to learn about China Clay. I also loved the romance in this book. I loved how they became friends and had to decide it they could overcome their social differences in order to be together. I think Sarah Ladd did a great job of showing us an interesting time in England and in giving us a wonderful romance.

I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

The Light at Wyndcliff is the third book in the Regency Cornwall series. It worked well as a stand alone. It ended up being jut an OK read for me. The romance was very slow burn. I almost felt like if you blinked you would miss it. There was a nice HEA, but I didn't feel the pull between Liam and Evelyn. What I enjoyed more was the mystery of what was going on behind the scenes at the estate.. I had never really thought about what it might be like to live on the coast in the 1800s and have to deal with frequent ship wrecks. That was interesting. This is a clean regency romance. I think fans of this author will enjoy it.

I read this book primarily because I’d read books one and two in the series. It was good and held my interest.

I received this book from the publisher via net galley in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! What a story. Of all the books in the Cornwall series by Sarah E. Ladd, I think this is my favorite. There was just something about the story and characters that really held my attention, possibly that I really liked both the characters of Liam and Evelyn.

Evelyn has spent most of her life as the granddaughter of a steward of an estate, despite having been born to a life of privilege herself. Her mother left several years ago promising her daughter a better life and greater prospects, but has not yet brought it to fruition. After Wyndcliff Hall sat empty for quite some time, Liam arrives to claim his inheritance now that he is of age. With his arrival comes change to everyone, including Evelyn and the quiet life she had previously known.

There is an constant feeling of mystery and intrigue throughout this story, but not in a way that takes away from the overall enjoyment of the story. There's frequent shipwrecks, whispered conversations, mysterious middle of the night gunshots, and hits of smuggling going on on the coastline of Wyndcliff Hall's property. There are some turns you see coming and others that you don't. I don't mind an air of mystery, but if there is too much, it takes away from my ability to enjoy the book. This didn't happen here.

Even though I have read the other books in this series, it has been some time and I've read a good number of other books since, but I was still able to follow this story well. I definitely think you could read it as a standalone, but I feel the series keeps getting better so I would still encourage starting at the beginning and working your way through.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and I'm leaving an honest and voluntary review.

The Light at Wyndcliff is book three in The Cornwall Novels series by Sarah E. Ladd. I must say after reading this book and the second in the series, The Thief of Lanwyn Manor, I have a fondness for Cornwall, its coastal beauty, and its open, gloomy moors. The setting of this novel played perfectly into the mysterious and ominous feel of the story and will leave you longing for a visit of your own.
I enjoyed the mystery surrounding the coastal property of Wyndcliff. The dangerous cove, suspicious lights, and heartbreaking shipwrecks made for a page-turning adventure. Danger, it seemed, loomed closer and closer with each twist in the plot. It drew me in completely until the very end.
Evelyn Bray is a complicated creature. I admired her bravery and kind heart, and I could truly feel the pain and anguish caused by the strained relationships with her family. I found her growth through her journey inspirational and encouraging. She is a lady in her heart even if not in her title.
Liam Twethewey is an honorable and ambitious man. His quest to improve his land and the lives of the people who lived there was noble, and I loved his steadfastness in keeping his honor above all else.
The romance in The Light at Wyndcliff is gentle and sweet. And while it may not be at the forefront of the story at all times, it still has an important impact. I loved the respect and admiration between Evelyn and Liam. So sweet!
I would recommend The Light at Wyndcliff to anyone who enjoys Regency-era romance--especially if you like the mystery/gothic feel to your Regency stories.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher with no expectation of a positive review. All opinions are my own.

A huge thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.

Around this time last year, my first October read was Jamaica Inn by Daphne DuMaurier. It's only fitting that I revisited the treacherous Cornish coast of the 19th century.

This was a wonderful read. I found myself championing the heroine's efforts to establish a new life for herself. Evelyn has been at the mercy of a domineering grandfather an a fickle mother her entire life. When the new owner arrives at the estate where she has lived since she was a child, the animosity of the village is palpable. Her grandfather, who as steward of Wyndcliffe has a position of unassailable authority in the community, is enraged at the effrontery of the upstart.

Liam has looked forward to claiming his legacy since he learned he was his uncle's heir. He has spent his life making plans for the success of the estate, and arrives full of hope and grand plans. He doesn't expect the undercurrent of violence he encounters, the cutthroat culture surrounding the salvage of shipwrecks, or his instant attraction to Evelyn.

Evelyn and Liam are irrevocably drawn to each other - despite the difference in their stations and all of the forces determined to thrust them
apart.

I loved the historical detail, tender Regency romance and hint of Gothic intrigue.

This book was a pleasant surprise and a delight to read. I falsely assumed this would be a hot and heavy historical romance – and was pleased when it was more in the line of historical fiction with a slow burn romance.

Evelyn’s story is one of loneliness – her mother has left her alone for nearly two years, having traveled to another city to remarry. Rather than take her daughter with her, Evelyn is left behind in the care of her gruff grandfather. The steward’s granddaughter is one who does not quite fit in at the village nor at the Wyndcliff estate.

The arrival of the new master of the estate brings in the strong-minded Liam. Come in to his great uncle’s inheritance at last, Liam has grand dreams of turning the estate into the prosperous country estate it can be.

The rich history of Cornwall is shared in this story. China clay pits (who knew that mud was a mined commodity!), shipwrecks, smugglers, freetraders — the story is interlaced with all the struggles of the day. The twists and turns along the way were a pleasant surprise and though some of the plot is telling, there were enough surprises in it to keep me up late to finish the book.

I gave this book a 4.0 out of 5.0 stars. I would’ve enjoyed a bit more steaminess for the “romance” title, but loved it as a historical book on it’s own.

The Light at Wyndcliff is the third book in Sarah E. Ladd’s The Cornwell Novels. And while the Twethewey family is the common bond tying them together, it’s not necessary to read the first two to understand what’s going on in the third. In fact, I didn’t realize The Light at Wyndcliff was part of a series until I went to review it.

The Light at Wyndcliff is part of what is known as a “clean romance.” A stray kiss and handholding is about as racy as it gets. This is an appealing format for many readers, but the books tend to be predictable, and this book is no different.

I wish there was something to make The Light at Wyndcliff stand out. Instead, it’s very, very bland. Even the shipwreck lacks a true sense of danger. Ladd has a comfortable writing style that’s easy to settle into — it’s just not particularly dynamic.

Unless you’re already a fan of Ladd’s work, I’d suggest this as a library read.

The Light at Wyndcliff is a historical novel set in Regency period Cornwall. It is the story of Evelyn Bray, who grew up at Wyndcliff, where her grandfather worked as steward for the estate. When Liam Twetheway arrives with the announcement that he has inherited the estate, Evelyn's life suddenly changes. As well as uncertainty about her future, there are mysterious shipwrecks just off the property, and a young mother and daughter who are shipwrecked take refuge at Wyndcliff. This novel is both a mystery and a love story as Evelyn and Liam slowly grow closer together.

I wanted to read this novel because of the Cornwall setting. I loved the PBS series Poldark and found the book description and setting very appealing.

This is the third book in Sarah E. Ladd's Cornwall series. I have not read the previous books in the series, but had no problem enjoying The Light at Wyndcliff as a standalone read. (Of course, I now would like to read the first two novels too.)

The Light at Wyndcliff was a lovely, engrossing read. The author does an especially good job at describing the setting, both Cornwall, and the estate of Wyndcliff. I could picture both in my mind from the vivid descriptions in the book. There were passages like:

"This was what he’d waited for. Planned for. Now he was here in the master’s chamber, where he assumed every master had laid his head since the building was constructed well over a century past. As he loosened his neckcloth and began to unbutton his waistcoat, he moved to the window and looked down at the stable courtyard. An inky midnight mist obscured the cobbles and shrouded the grounds. With the exception of the occasional pop from the fire and the angry wind whistling through the window cracks, all was silent. The silence and solitude were surprisingly unwelcome." (Kindle location 370).

Evelyn is a very sympathetic protagonist. She feels lonely and isolated in her life at Wyndcliff and this makes her growing connection with Liam even more compelling. I loved the spark and slow building romance between Evelyn and Liam. He is also a wonderful romantic hero. I will admit I stayed up late at night reading because I wanted to see what would happen between these two.

The mystery was also well done, with the strange lights at night and the shipwrecks. This storyline was even more interesting because the shipwrecked woman and child were in such a perilous situation.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Light at Wyndcliff and recommend it for fans of historical fiction - especially for readers who enjoy Cornish settings and a fascinating mix of mystery and romance.