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.