About the book: Shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor (Howard, June 2015)
When Heather Toulson returns to her parents' cottage in the English countryside, she uncovers long-hidden secrets about her family history and stumbles onto the truth about a sixty-year-old murder.
Libby, a free spirit who can't be tamed by her parents, finds solace with her neighbor Oliver, the son of Lord Croft of Ladenbrooke Manor. Libby finds herself pregnant and alone when her father kicks her out and Oliver mysteriously drowns in a nearby river. Though theories spread across the English countryside, no one is ever held responsible for Oliver's death.
Sixty years later, Heather Toulson, returning to her family's cottage in the shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor, is filled with mixed emotions. She's mourning her father's passing but can't let go of the anger and resentment over their strained relationship. Adding to her confusion, Heather has an uneasy reunion with her first love, all while sorting through her family's belongings left behind in the cottage. What she uncovers will change everything she thought she knew about her family's history.
Award-winning author Melanie Dobson seamlessly weaves the past and present together, fluidly unraveling the decades-old mystery and reveals how the characters are connected in shocking ways.
Set in a charming world of thatched cottages, lush gardens, and lovely summer evenings, this romantic and historical mystery brings to light the secrets and heartaches that have divided a family for generations.
My review:
I loved this fascinating story! The interweaving of the past and present stories was done so well. It was interesting to see how the choices of one generation affect the next. The characters were done so well and really made me feel what they were going through. I loved the mystery of trying to figure out how Libby and Heather connected and discovering what happened to Oliver all those years ago. There were multiple romances and a focus on reconciliation, truth and forgiveness. There was some talk of faith with a couple of the characters. The setting was gorgeous and definitely made me want to visit! This was a well-written story I highly recommend!
I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review.
About the author:
Melanie Dobson
is the award-winning author of thirteen historical romance, suspense,
and contemporary novels. Two of her novels won Carol Awards in 2011, and
Love Finds You in Liberty, Indiana won Best Novel of Indiana in 2010. Melanie lives with her husband Jon and two daughters near Portland, Oregon.
Find Melanie online: website, Twitter, Facebook
Find Melanie online: website, Twitter, Facebook
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