Celebrate Lit / January 14, 2020

The Thief of Lanwyn Manor

About the Book The Thief of Lanwyn Manor

Book: The Thief of Lanwyn Manor

Author: Sarah E. Ladd

Genre: Regency Romance

Release Date: January 7, 2020

In this sweet Regency romance, Julia knows Matthew Blake, copper mine owner and very eligible bachelor, is the gentleman she should set her eyes upon. But why can’t she steal her gaze away from his younger brother, Isaac?

Cornwall, England 1818—Julia Twethewey needs a diversion to mend her broken heart, so when her cousin invites her to Lanwyn Manor, Julia eagerly accepts. Lanwyn Manor is at the heart of Cornwall’s mining industry, and as a guest, Julia is swept into its intricate world. It’s not long, though, before she realizes something dark lurks in the home’s ancient halls.

As a respected mine owner’s younger son, Isaac Blake is determined to keep his late father’s legacy alive through the family business, despite his brother’s careless attitude. In order to save their livelihood—and the livelihood of those around them—the brothers approach the master of Lanwyn Manor with plans to bolster the floundering local industry. Isaac can’t deny his attraction to the man’s charming niece, but his brother has made his intentions to court the lovely guest clear. And Isaac knows his place.

When tragedy strikes, mysteries arise, and items go missing, Julia and Isaac find they are pulled together in a swirl of strange circumstances, but despite their own best efforts to bow to social expectations, their hearts aren’t so keen to surrender.

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My Thoughts on The Thief of Lanwyn Manor:

Sara Ladd has some amazing reads! I’ve read lots of them and knew that this book was going to be amazing as well. It took me a bit to get into this book though. The beginning was slow. Maybe because I’d just finished a fast-paced all full of action and suspense book.

Julia is a great main character and it’s plain to see that Isaac is the best choice for her. But why throw aside Matthew so quickly? Is it just that she doesn’t feel connected or does she sense something else?

Lots of intrigue in this book. Hidden secrets and things going on behind closed doors. Definitely a fun book that you’re going to love reading!

It’s set in rural England (Cornwall) with a mining village. I love books set in historical England and can’t wait to visit one day. These books make me feel like I’m one step closer! This is a romance book but also a mystery with some suspense too!

Within the home Julia has gone to stay there are things that keep going missing, her uncle refuses to open the mine he owns, and bad things keep happening. Matthew and Isaac are twins with Matthew being a few minutes older.

I recommend this book. It is a slower book so I tend to have a high suspense fast read that I’m alternating with. But that being said I did find myself getting sucked in after I got into the books. It took a few chapters to get to where I wanted to keep reading and not put the book down.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

About the Author of The Thief of Lanwyn Manor

Sarah E. Ladd received the 2011 Genesis Award in historical romance for The Heiress of Winterwood. She is a graduate of Ball State University and has more than ten years of marketing experience. Sarah lives in Indiana with her amazing family and spunky golden retriever. Visit her online at SarahLadd.com; Facebook: SarahLaddAuthor; Twitter: @SarahLaddAuthor.