The Bowes Inheritance

this is another great read I liked this book . She has a unique clean writing style that draws you in and just won't let you put the book down. I read this one in 5 hours. Highly recommend.

this historical is filled with mystery and intrigue. A fast paced story with interesting and complex characters. Lots of detail of people places and events. wonderful read! I loved the book!

Louisa and her ill sister, Eleanor live in poverty in Dublin, barely having food and lodging. Most of their money goes to Eleanor's doctor bills. The only family that she knows about is her horrible Aunt Milly. A letter comes for Louisa from a solicitor, she has inherited an estate in England from an uncle she didn't know she had. When she gets there, she finds a beautiful estate clouded in suspicion. The uncle she has inherited it from has a very bad reputation as a terrorist for the Irish Republican Army and a generally bad person. When she gets there, she has an offer to sell the estate, from a neighbor, Nicholas Maxwell. It so happens that her uncle won the estate from Nicholas 's father in a card game. He is willing to ruin her in society or any way he can, to get the estate from her. He is a law enforcement officer as well as wealthy land owner. Rumors fly as more and more bombings take place in England. Louisa is under suspicion by Nicholas and he has her followed. I loved this story of intrigue and mystery. It has history of the IRA and how it started. I hated Nicholas thru the whole story. I didn't get the romance of between Louisa and Nicholas. If someone treated me like that, I would never speak to them, let alone love them. Surprise ending which fit the story well. I received this book from Net Galley and BooksGoSocial for a honest review and no compensation.

It's not my usual type of book but reading the blurb intrigued me so I requested it and I'm glad I did. It's an easy uncomplicated read but still engrossing enough to keep me interested. I would like to see another book with the same characters again. I would like to thank the publishers and netgalley for letting me have the arc to review and the opinions expressed are entirely my own and are unbiased.

This was my introduction to Pam Lecky's writing with the Bowes Inheritance. I really enjoyed this novel. I found the story rich and multilayered, the characters fresh and interesting, and the historical setting very captivating. This story makes me want to delve further into historical romances and I will be looking for further offerings from this author.

Well, what an exhilarating and wonderfully enchanting story, this is the first I have read by Pam Lecky, I was fascinated by the sound of this book the moment I saw it, but the actual words within the pages are far more than I would have expected. The Bowes Inheritance isn’t just your stereotypical historical romance, there is a real raw and exciting edge to this that kept me hooked and turning the pages with lightning speed. What surprised me about this book was that it is Ms Lecky’s debut novel. I was just amazed by that as this has a quality that I would never have expected from a debut.

Louisa is practically destitute, she and her ill sister; Eleanor are living literally off the cuff after their father’s death. When she receives word that she has just inherited a large estate in Cumberland from an uncle she never even knew existed, but why hadn’t her family ever spoken of the mysterious ‘Uncle Jack’? This couldn’t have come at a better time for Louisa and Eleanor, she fully intends to sell of the estate and make sure that her sister has every luxury she needs. She sets sail for England, but once face to face with her inheritance she soon sees that the Bowes Estate is just the thing that they need.

No sooner has she stepped foot through the front door then she realises that all is not as it seems, there are secrets coming out of the woodwork at every corner and the more she finds the more her life becomes threatened on top of that she has the disarmingling handsome magistrate; Nicholas Maxwell on her back, making her blood boil with both lust and absolute anger. And the blackened reputation of her mysterious and some-what nefarious uncle Jack constantly lurking in the back ground, plus her ill sister to care for.

This is a brilliantly crafted, atmospheric and satisfying historical story that entwines romance with mystery, The Bowes Inheritance has an impressive plot which see takes the reader on a whirlwind journey through the Victorian era and into the dangerous underworld of the Irish Rebellion, which I will admit I didn’t know a lot about but Ms Lecky has created a strong and intelligent storyline, that will have the reader wanting more. I do love an historical that has a lot of historic detail and this is wondrous, it is rich and vivid the writing is stunningly real, every aspect of the story is captivating. I have to say that Ms Lecky has captured the atmosphere with spot on clarity, you can feel every emotion that Louisa goes through as through your were right there with her, the prejudice and uncertainty that she has to face would make a lesser woman hide away but not strong and resilient.

I do love this book, I was blown away and instantly charmed with the style and quality of Ms Lecky’s writing, so much so that I know for a certainty that I will be reading more from this talented author.

A stunningly beautiful debut from an author I know will go far.

The mystery, suspense, and intrigue that unfolds in the story holds the reader to the point of never quite knowing how it will turn out. The characters come alive and paints a story that I can see with vivid depictions and being particularly well developed, as the plot progresses.. I would enjoy reading further novels written by the above author.

Intriguing and very captivating, this book entices you in a subtle way into its pages, deeply engrossing you into the story. The drama is tense with slight sexual attraction, with anger at its helm. The conniving and devious are at play driving this book to an entertaining and exciting read. Another must-read, truly well written with a gripping and entertaining storyline along with great characters.

I was perusing historical fiction titles on NetGalley and discovered this gem, and I am so glad I did.

Most of the story takes place in Northern England. This is where Louisa and Elenor have inherited a massive estate from their Uncle Jack.

Upon arriving in England the two sisters are thrown into confusing circumstances. Apparently their father's brother, Jack was quite an unscrupulous fellow. The sisters try to ingratiate themselves into proper society, but are thwarted at every turn.

I liked this story. The characters were likable, all except Nicholas Maxwell, he was a little too strong in the beginning.

The plot moved along at a nice steady pace and key elements were revealed in a timely fashion, not hurried.

If you enjoy historical fiction with a little romance and suspense as well, you will enjoy this book.I hope you chose to pick up a copy.

Excellent book with a great storyline. Characters that are so well written. I would highly recommend this book to anyone!

When informed of an inheritance from an uncle they didn’t know they had, the Campbell sisters are relieved to escape the life of poverty their orphaned status had left them in. On arriving at Bowes farm, however, Louisa discovers life may not be peaceful as their closest new neighbor is set against them.

Louisa’s determination from the start was admirable. She wanted nothing more than to provide a healthy home for her ailing sister. She refused to allow Nicholas Maxwell’s suspicions, accusations, and cold manner to sway her. Nicholas’ attitude is easy to understand as well, even if it became tiresome.

Some plot points were rather easy to guess at, but there is a deeper mystery that kept me guessing. The romance was a bit unbelievable given the antagonism on both sides through the majority of the novel. Why would either one fall in love with such angry words and behaviors?

Overall, it was an enjoyable read and I would recommend it to readers looking for a historical novel with a strong heroine.

A good Historical romance enjoyed the story line and characters.
Had good drama,action,mystery,suspense and sweet romance.
Enjoyed the bit of history of the Irish rebellion.
voluntarily reviewed.

Louisa Campbell and her sister Eleanor, who are living on a shoestring, inherit an incredibly beautiful and productive farm from an uncle that they never knew. As a result, their lives change forever. Louisa intends to sell the property, using the funds to care for Eleanor, who is a physically fragile girl of sixteen. Once she sees the Bowes home and property, Louisa falls in love with it. Selling it now is not an option.
The Bowes Farm once belonged to the Maxwell family, and Nicholas Maxwell has been trying to get it back since his father lost it years ago in a card game. He is determined to purchase it from the new owners, no matter what it costs.
Herein lies a really good story of intrigue, suspense, and love. Each character is essential to the story line, contributing interest and serving to move the story forward. Uncle Jack Campbell himself continues to play a consuming role, even after his demise. His involvement with the Irish Fenian underground sets the historical background of the book, adding to the intensity of the relationship between Louisa and Nicholas.
It is a good book, easy to read yet substantial and interesting.
I enjoyed the book and sincerely recommend it. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher.

Louisa and Eleanor Campbell two impoverished sisters, receive a surprise inheritance from an uncle they never knew they had. A farm in the North West part of England, Cumberland. Instead of selling the 1,000 acre farm they resolve to keep the estate, moving from Dublin and resettling in England, a place they have never been or known Because their uncle was not just unpopular among his neighbors, he was utterly disliked, they were duly disliked as well. To make matters worse, the fact that they were Irish there were those that put them under suspicion as being part of the Irish Revolution. There are mysteries to clear, secrets to uncover and relationships to resolve. The plot thickens!

This book had it all, history, romance, and secrets. What a fantastic debut...I am so looking forward to reading more from Ms. Lecky. My thanks to Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A sweeping family drama with a surprise inheritance, unkind neighbors and an unlikely suitor. The pacing is just right - the author doesn’t get bogged down in over-long descriptions or flowery prose, so the action keeps moving and held my interest. The romance unfolded perfectly, and a few surprise moments had me teary.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.