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The Governess of Penwythe Hall
by Ladd, Sarah E
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- Hardcover
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- New
- ISBN 10
- 1432864866
- ISBN 13
- 9781432864866
- Seller
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Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Thorndike Pr, 2019. Hardcover. New. large print edition. 539 pages. 8.50x5.75x1.25 inches.
Reviews
On Apr 13 2019, a reader said:
The Governess of Penwythe Hall is a beautifully crafted novel. Cordelia "Delia" Greythorne is a strong woman who starts over after the death of her husband. She is afraid of her in-laws and she hopes that they never find her. Unfortunately, circumstances put her back in Cornwall and the inevitable happens. Delia is a likeable character who is loyal, hardworking, intelligent, and loving. You can tell she loves her young charges and wants to keep them safe. Delia is raising them to be thoughtful, caring individuals with faith in God. Jac Twethewey is a dashing man who is working hard to restore Penwythe Hall. He is not the type to make plans and order others to do the work. He is out working in the orchards every day. The arrival of more people puts a burden on his already strained finances. Sarah Ladd brought Cornwall alive for me with her writing. I could smell the sea air and see the craggy cliffs, the dangerous moors, and the beautiful Cornish coastline. Ms. Ladd gave readers lavish descriptions of this beautiful area. The romance is the type that progresses slowly (goes with the time period). We must remember that people did not express their feelings the way we do now, nor did couples get the opportunity to be alone together (that could ruin a lady's reputation). Christian elements are woven in with the story. Jac's Aunt Charlotte is a woman of strong faith and she was a charming addition to The Governess of Penwythe Hall. The children provide touching situation and humor especially Sophy. The mystery enhanced the story. I loved the addition of the secret and the smugglers. I could just imagine the boats bringing in their ill gotten booty onto the beach to hide in secret places along the Cornish coastline. The ending was a little rushed, but I did appreciate the epilogue. It was also interesting to learn more about apple presses and how they worked. My favorite phrase from The Governess of Penwythe Hall is "we are promised that when we rely on Him for strength, we will have what we need to face our challenges". The Governess of Penwythe Hall has intrigue, romance, family, friendship, grief, faith and humor. This is my favorite book by Sarah E. Ladd to date. I am eager to read the next installment in The Cornwall Novels.
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- Bookseller
- Revaluation Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2-1432864866
- Title
- The Governess of Penwythe Hall
- Author
- Ladd, Sarah E
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 1432864866
- ISBN 13
- 9781432864866
- Publisher
- Thorndike Pr
- Date Published
- 2019
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