by Sarah E. Ladd
Whispers on the Moors series, Book 2
Christian Fiction / Historical / Romance
Available January 2014
Thomas Nelson
320 pages
About the Book
Patience Creighton has dedicated herself to the Rosemere School
for Young Ladies. But the return of the enigmatic master of the estate
puts everything she loves at risk.
Bright, sensible Patience
knows what is expected of her. At twenty-five, her opportunity for a
family of her own has passed, so she invests herself in teaching at her
father’s school for girls. When her father dies suddenly and her brother
moves away to London, she is determined to make the school successful.
Confirmed
bachelor William Sterling also knows what is expected of him, but
mistake after mistake has left him teetering on ruin’s edge. As master
of Eastmore Hall he owns a great deal of property -- including the land
where Rosemere School is located -- but possesses little money to manage
its upkeep. When debtors start calling, he is desperate to find a new
source of income, even if it means sacrificing Rosemere.
When a
fire threatens the school grounds, William must decide to what lengths
he is willing to go to protect his birthright. And when Patience’s
brother returns with a new wife to take over management of the school,
Patience suddenly finds herself unsure of her calling. After a
surprising truth about William’s past is brought to light, both William
and Patience will have to seek God’s plans for their lives—and their
hearts.
My Thoughts
Wow oh wow! The Headmistress of Rosemere is another beautiful story from Sarah Ladd! This review will most likely come across as gushing ... but I don't know how else to write it!
I was blown away by Sarah's debut (The Heiress of Winterwood) last year, but I think her latest offering is even better! The story is rich and came alive to me. It's not often that a historical novel becomes real to the point where I can almost see it playing like a movie in my mind, but this one did. I could easily imagine what the characters looked like, how their voices sounded, what Rosemere and Eastmore looked like, and the scenes played out before my very eyes. The neat thing, though, was that I didn't feel like the author over-described things. She just wrote in such a way that the story came to life for me.
The romance in this book is also one of the most beautiful I can recall reading in recent months, perhaps years (and I read a lot of romance!). It's very understated, but somehow a touch, a glance, a conversation were thoroughly romantic! I was completely giddy at points.
I loved Rosemere and wasn't nearly ready for it to be over when I turned the last page. I know it's only January, but this book is a serious contender for my "Best Of" list for 2014!
Readers who enjoy historical fiction, regency-era novels, or sweet romantic stories will surely enjoy this story. The Headmistress of Rosemere is an incredible book, and I would highly recommend you check it out for yourself! [5 stars]
I was blown away by Sarah's debut (The Heiress of Winterwood) last year, but I think her latest offering is even better! The story is rich and came alive to me. It's not often that a historical novel becomes real to the point where I can almost see it playing like a movie in my mind, but this one did. I could easily imagine what the characters looked like, how their voices sounded, what Rosemere and Eastmore looked like, and the scenes played out before my very eyes. The neat thing, though, was that I didn't feel like the author over-described things. She just wrote in such a way that the story came to life for me.
The romance in this book is also one of the most beautiful I can recall reading in recent months, perhaps years (and I read a lot of romance!). It's very understated, but somehow a touch, a glance, a conversation were thoroughly romantic! I was completely giddy at points.
I loved Rosemere and wasn't nearly ready for it to be over when I turned the last page. I know it's only January, but this book is a serious contender for my "Best Of" list for 2014!
Readers who enjoy historical fiction, regency-era novels, or sweet romantic stories will surely enjoy this story. The Headmistress of Rosemere is an incredible book, and I would highly recommend you check it out for yourself! [5 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through Litfuse Publicity in exchange for my fair and honest review.
About the Author
Sarah E. Ladd has more than ten years of marketing experience. She is a
graduate of Ball State University and holds degrees in public relations
and marketing. The Heiress of Winterwood was the recipient of the 2011
Genesis Award for historical romance. Sarah lives in Indiana with her
amazing husband, sweet daughter, and spunky Golden Retriever.
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