Book Review: The Governess of Penwythe Hall

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"Cornwall was in her blood, and Delia feared she’d never escape its hold.

Cornwall, England, 1811
Blamed for her husband’s death, Cordelia Greythorne fled Cornwall and accepted a governess position to begin a new life. Years later her employer’s unexpected death and his last request to watch over his five children force her to reevaluate. She can’t abandon the children now that they’ve lost both parents, but their new guardian lives at the timeworn Penwythe Hall . . . back on the Cornish coast she tries desperately to forget.

Jac Trethewey is determined to revive Penwythe Hall’s once-flourishing apple orchards, and he’ll stop at nothing to see his struggling estate profitable again. He hasn’t heard from his brother in years, so when his nieces, nephews, and their governess arrive unannounced at Penwythe Hall, he battles both grief of this brother’s death and bewilderment over this sudden responsibility. Jac’s priorities shift as the children take up residence in the ancient halls, but their secretive governess—and the mystery shrouding her past—proves to be a disruption to his carefully laid plans.Rich with family secrets, lingering danger, and the captivating allure of new love, this first book in the Cornwall Novels series introduces us to the Twethewey family and their search for peace, justice, and love on the Cornish coast." (Goodreads)

**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**

I jumped at the chance to read and review Sarah Ladd’s newest book. I really love her writing, and I knew this wouldn’t disappoint. I was right! Once again, Sarah put out a beautiful story with characters I loved. Her setting was breathtaking and I found myself walking to Cornish paths with Delia and Jac.

There was plenty of action to keep the pace hopping. I’m very particular about the action in a book, because I STRONGLY dislike an “and then...and then...and then” feeling. This book hit it just right. Perfect pacing and no literary whiplash. I really liked how things were resolved, and I can’t wait to return to Cornwall in the next installment.

In all, this is a super uplifting story that will appeal to clean romance fans everywhere. If you haven’t read any of Sarah’s books, I suggest that you remedy this immediately! The Governess of Penwythe Hall is an excellent place to start.