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Whispers on the Moors #2
The Headmistress of Rosemere
Patience Creighton has devoted her life to running her father’s boarding school. But when the enigmatic master of the estate appears at her door, battered and unconscious, the young headmistress suddenly finds her livelihood — and her heart — in the hands of one dangerously handsome gentleman.
Darbury, England, 1816
At twenty-five, Patience Creighton is already a spinster. The busy headmistress of Rosemere always expected a dashing man to sweep her off her feet and take her away . . . but that man never came. And since her father’s death, keeping the school running and her mother happy has been plenty to keep her occupied.
William Sterling dallied his way into financial trouble and mortal danger. When he is assaulted by his creditors’ henchmen on the road home from a tavern, he guides his horse to the doorstep of his tenant, the Rosemere School for Young Ladies. After being tended to by Patience, the wounded William rides off into the dawn — but makes a point to learn more about the lovely headmistress.
As he spends more time at Rosemere, something delicate begins to develop between William and Patience. But that will not deter William’s creditors. With little money to repay his debts, and less for the upkeep of his estate, it becomes clear that sacrificing Rosemere may be the only way to preserve his legacy. But it may also cost him his happiness.
Darbury, England, 1816
At twenty-five, Patience Creighton is already a spinster. The busy headmistress of Rosemere always expected a dashing man to sweep her off her feet and take her away . . . but that man never came. And since her father’s death, keeping the school running and her mother happy has been plenty to keep her occupied.
William Sterling dallied his way into financial trouble and mortal danger. When he is assaulted by his creditors’ henchmen on the road home from a tavern, he guides his horse to the doorstep of his tenant, the Rosemere School for Young Ladies. After being tended to by Patience, the wounded William rides off into the dawn — but makes a point to learn more about the lovely headmistress.
As he spends more time at Rosemere, something delicate begins to develop between William and Patience. But that will not deter William’s creditors. With little money to repay his debts, and less for the upkeep of his estate, it becomes clear that sacrificing Rosemere may be the only way to preserve his legacy. But it may also cost him his happiness.
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July 20, 2020
The Headmistress of Rosemere is a lovely, atmospheric read. The chill of the moors reached out to me from the page. It all feels very wintry and icy, and it was fun to read this setting during the heat of the summer.
I admired that Patience is a woman hoping to achieve her purpose in a time when most would say that a woman's purpose it to marry and bear children. She took her role as caretaker and teacher of her young charges seriously and considered it her gift and purpose in life. I can imagine that the societal and familial pressure would have been a lot to stand under. William is a harder hero for me to like, but he develops a lot throughout this story. I appreciated that though he had changed his behavior, he still had to pay for the consequences of his previous actions. It definitely made his situation feel realistic and true-to-life.
I feel like she set up a story for Patience’s friend, Cassandra, in a future book. Her situation really tugged my heartstrings. I would love to read that book should she ever write it.
This is just an all-around pleasant read, with a little bit of everything - intrigue, surprises, family drama, and romance. I think after The Weaver's Daughter, this has been my favorite book by Ladd. I definitely enjoyed this more than the first book in the series, and I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to read it. I'm glad that I have book three on my Kindle and will have finally read all of this author's backlist.
I admired that Patience is a woman hoping to achieve her purpose in a time when most would say that a woman's purpose it to marry and bear children. She took her role as caretaker and teacher of her young charges seriously and considered it her gift and purpose in life. I can imagine that the societal and familial pressure would have been a lot to stand under. William is a harder hero for me to like, but he develops a lot throughout this story. I appreciated that though he had changed his behavior, he still had to pay for the consequences of his previous actions. It definitely made his situation feel realistic and true-to-life.
I feel like she set up a story for Patience’s friend, Cassandra, in a future book. Her situation really tugged my heartstrings. I would love to read that book should she ever write it.
This is just an all-around pleasant read, with a little bit of everything - intrigue, surprises, family drama, and romance. I think after The Weaver's Daughter, this has been my favorite book by Ladd. I definitely enjoyed this more than the first book in the series, and I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to read it. I'm glad that I have book three on my Kindle and will have finally read all of this author's backlist.
October 20, 2015
The second book in the Whispers On The Moors series, The Headmistress of Rosemere has totally blown my socks off and made me spill my tea ! I haven't had much reading time in the past few days but when I did I totally consumed this book. Only a book-lover would understand. What is not to understand about the excellence of this book though ? There is a carry over from the first book of things. William Sterling is almost a totally different person in this second book than he was in the first. Maturity will do that for you. I won't go into detail for anybody having not read this yet but shock,betrayal and doing what is right with William's responsibilities are involved here. I can't wait t read the next and last book in the series but I can't yet due to I need to read and review other books first. Ah, what a problem it is to have too many wonderful books to read : )
December 16, 2015
Basically, I expected to be wowed, and I was not wowed.
I should have known from having read The Heiress of Winterwood that Ms. Ladd's style was not exactly up to my standards, but I still had high hopes for this one. Admittedly, it was a big improvement on many aspects compared to Book 1, but all I'm about to say really comes back to: there was not enough Patience and William and: it was re-pe-ti-ti-ve!!!
I loved the premise of a good love story between the headmistress of the school and the owner of the property, set in the moors in winter and filled with secrets and dark twists and turns. Very Jane Eyre-esque, and Anne loves that kind of stuff. Unfortunately, it just...wasn't...really...great. It's not a bad book, really it isn't, it's just pretty basic. Simple. Boring. I wanted much more.
The two leads, Patience Creighton and William Sterling, were actually really, really loveable and their story could have been deliciously scrumptious if they had, you know, spent time together. Their first few scenes were great and the romantic tension was perfect, but then it started to evaporate little by little as the author focused on other subjects and characters that were less important, and Patience and William aren't even in the same room until the end. The entire middle chunk was devoted to the annoying, one-dimensional secondary characters that added little to nothing to the story. Ms. Ladd spent so much time making sure we understood every character's every emotion that she forgot to actually develop her characters. Instead of letting us figure out that so-and-so was sad and such-and-such was happy, it was all spelt out, repeated, repeated, and repeated. I find this author's writing style very repetitive to begin with, but the detailing of so many unnecessary thoughts and actions really got on my nerves. I mean, how many times must it be stated that Patience's mother hasn't recovered since her father's death?! Or that William feels unworthy of love? Or that the housekeeper was more of a friend than a housekeeper? Those are things we were able to see plainly without being told, yet it was repeated many times and took up way too much space that should have been used for character and romantic developments.
I was pleased to see that it was much less preachy than The Heiress of Winterwood, but overall it was still too elementary and underdeveloped to really captivate me. And there were too many cheesy phrases along the lines of "Oh, foolish romantic notions! He'd never look twice at her!" or "Everything he'd ever thought he was unworthy of, Patience was now giving him." I might just not be in the mood for that, but seriously. No.
I should have known from having read The Heiress of Winterwood that Ms. Ladd's style was not exactly up to my standards, but I still had high hopes for this one. Admittedly, it was a big improvement on many aspects compared to Book 1, but all I'm about to say really comes back to: there was not enough Patience and William and: it was re-pe-ti-ti-ve!!!
I loved the premise of a good love story between the headmistress of the school and the owner of the property, set in the moors in winter and filled with secrets and dark twists and turns. Very Jane Eyre-esque, and Anne loves that kind of stuff. Unfortunately, it just...wasn't...really...great. It's not a bad book, really it isn't, it's just pretty basic. Simple. Boring. I wanted much more.
The two leads, Patience Creighton and William Sterling, were actually really, really loveable and their story could have been deliciously scrumptious if they had, you know, spent time together. Their first few scenes were great and the romantic tension was perfect, but then it started to evaporate little by little as the author focused on other subjects and characters that were less important, and Patience and William aren't even in the same room until the end. The entire middle chunk was devoted to the annoying, one-dimensional secondary characters that added little to nothing to the story. Ms. Ladd spent so much time making sure we understood every character's every emotion that she forgot to actually develop her characters. Instead of letting us figure out that so-and-so was sad and such-and-such was happy, it was all spelt out, repeated, repeated, and repeated. I find this author's writing style very repetitive to begin with, but the detailing of so many unnecessary thoughts and actions really got on my nerves. I mean, how many times must it be stated that Patience's mother hasn't recovered since her father's death?! Or that William feels unworthy of love? Or that the housekeeper was more of a friend than a housekeeper? Those are things we were able to see plainly without being told, yet it was repeated many times and took up way too much space that should have been used for character and romantic developments.
I was pleased to see that it was much less preachy than The Heiress of Winterwood, but overall it was still too elementary and underdeveloped to really captivate me. And there were too many cheesy phrases along the lines of "Oh, foolish romantic notions! He'd never look twice at her!" or "Everything he'd ever thought he was unworthy of, Patience was now giving him." I might just not be in the mood for that, but seriously. No.
February 11, 2014
2.5 stars...
I really enjoyed the beginning, and the middle. But the end just didn't sit well with me.
I did like the chemistry with William & Patience but that whole underlining problem just put a bad taste in my mouth for the book. Maybe if I had known ahead of time I could have appreciated the story more...but you don't find out till the last 1/4 of the book. The Christian elements were light. I don't like to be preached to but it seemed like it was more of an afterthought.
Moral Note: No language, clean romance, talk of child being born out of wedlock. Mild violence.
I really enjoyed the beginning, and the middle. But the end just didn't sit well with me.
I did like the chemistry with William & Patience but that whole underlining problem just put a bad taste in my mouth for the book. Maybe if I had known ahead of time I could have appreciated the story more...but you don't find out till the last 1/4 of the book. The Christian elements were light. I don't like to be preached to but it seemed like it was more of an afterthought.
Moral Note: No language, clean romance, talk of child being born out of wedlock. Mild violence.
January 20, 2014
To me, this second book of this series was more interesting than the first one. There was a progressive development of the characters and setting. Both William and Patience place their faith in God regarding their futures and receive a miracle that they never believed they would.
April 3, 2025
Marvelous book! I have always enjoyed her stories as they are such a pleasant read, not too long ( usually 300 pages which is enough for my preference) not tedious nor overly detailed etc. I liked the suspence aspect with some mystery involved as opposed to just a romance per say. The characters were likeable other than the villians of course. The main character Patience, did manage to live up to her namesake for the most part as it harder for women to speak up, especially back in the early 1800s. She did manage to keep her cool when her brother was being obnoxious and over bearing.
This did have a HEA and questions were answered as I like it, a satisfying read overall. This had some spiritual elements included which were wonderful as this was a little older one of Sarah's (but the newer ones don't anymore as Thomas Nelson publishers were taken over by a secular company.)
This did have a HEA and questions were answered as I like it, a satisfying read overall. This had some spiritual elements included which were wonderful as this was a little older one of Sarah's (but the newer ones don't anymore as Thomas Nelson publishers were taken over by a secular company.)
April 24, 2023
The Headmistress of Rosemere (2013, Thomas Nelson), second in the Whispers on the Moors series by Sarah Ladd, is a sweet Christian Regency romance. I selected this book because I read The Heiress of Winterwood, first in the series, and enjoyed it very much!
The Heroine: Patience Creighton is the headmistress of Rosemere, a boarding school for girls. After the death of her father and the abandonment of her brother, who has actually inherited the school, she’s shouldering so much on her own. In addition to being in charge of the entire school, Patience is trying to do what she can for her extremely depressed mother, and she struggles internally with why her brother would just leave them. Fortunately, Patience is very good as headmistress, and she loves the girls.
The Hero: After suffering a broken heart, William Sterling’s life went into a downward spiral for several years. Oppressed by gambling debts coming due in three months, he needs to come out of it. William is the master of Eastmore Hall as well as the landlord of Rosemere, yet he is nearly destitute. Now he must find a way to satisfy his debt and hold on to his land. It seems hopeless, particularly when the man he owes money to sends thugs to beat him up as a reminder of the debt. William is near Rosemere when the beating occurs, and is just manages to take shelter from the cold and snow in the school’s barn. William has been an absentee landlord, but becomes acquainted with Patience when she tends to his injuries.
What I liked:
*Patience and William are both such wonderful characters! They each have a fascinating tale as well as pleasing character growth during the story.
*The setting is wonderful!
*There were several surprises in the story. I am never disappointed at a predictable story, as long as it’s well-written. I was impressed with the multiple surprises. (Some were small.)
What I didn’t like:
*I really wanted more interaction between Patience and William. There’s so much happening, and they live separate lives, so it’s understandable, but still … :-) Because of that, this is a 4 ½ star book to me.
*I think for Christian fiction, it’s overly light on Christian content. That wasn’t a problem for me, though.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves historical romance, either clean or Christian. There is some violence as well as an issue which would prevent me from recommending this to young teens. I look forward to reading another book by Sarah Ladd!
The Heroine: Patience Creighton is the headmistress of Rosemere, a boarding school for girls. After the death of her father and the abandonment of her brother, who has actually inherited the school, she’s shouldering so much on her own. In addition to being in charge of the entire school, Patience is trying to do what she can for her extremely depressed mother, and she struggles internally with why her brother would just leave them. Fortunately, Patience is very good as headmistress, and she loves the girls.
The Hero: After suffering a broken heart, William Sterling’s life went into a downward spiral for several years. Oppressed by gambling debts coming due in three months, he needs to come out of it. William is the master of Eastmore Hall as well as the landlord of Rosemere, yet he is nearly destitute. Now he must find a way to satisfy his debt and hold on to his land. It seems hopeless, particularly when the man he owes money to sends thugs to beat him up as a reminder of the debt. William is near Rosemere when the beating occurs, and is just manages to take shelter from the cold and snow in the school’s barn. William has been an absentee landlord, but becomes acquainted with Patience when she tends to his injuries.
What I liked:
*Patience and William are both such wonderful characters! They each have a fascinating tale as well as pleasing character growth during the story.
*The setting is wonderful!
*There were several surprises in the story. I am never disappointed at a predictable story, as long as it’s well-written. I was impressed with the multiple surprises. (Some were small.)
What I didn’t like:
*I really wanted more interaction between Patience and William. There’s so much happening, and they live separate lives, so it’s understandable, but still … :-) Because of that, this is a 4 ½ star book to me.
*I think for Christian fiction, it’s overly light on Christian content. That wasn’t a problem for me, though.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves historical romance, either clean or Christian. There is some violence as well as an issue which would prevent me from recommending this to young teens. I look forward to reading another book by Sarah Ladd!
December 19, 2013
I finished this book last night, pleasantly surprised that I had not been able to predict the ending after all. When I read the first page, I thought I knew how things would play out, but Sarah Ladd stumped almost from the beginning with the twists and secrets played out on the pages of
The Headmistress of Rosemere.
Patience I liked from the first line. Still mourning her father, desperately worried about her mother's health and broken spirit, Patience picks up the pieces left by her absent brother and commences running the family business--a girl's school. Her interactions with the children were some of my favorite scenes.
Her interactions with William Sterling were my top favorite scenes. He was an interesting character to start with, but the changes he undergoes in the course of this story were compelling. A recovering gambler, he tugs on heartstrings with his commitment to make things right--and his growing attraction to Patience, whom he sees himself unworthy of.
Enter the absent brother (Patience's conversation with him and the discovery that he did some wrong things for right reasons was eye-opening) and a beau from Patience's past, and things got really interesting really quickly!
Then William suffers a betrayal and learns of a long-kept secret that changes everything. Sarah Ladd earned a place on my favorite authors list.
Why I Recommend This Book
A heartfelt Regency romance played out by multi-dimensional characters with hopes and dreams and faith, The Headmistress of Rosemere is sure to please my history-loving friends.
February 6, 2017
4.5
This was a very enjoyable read. The characters where easy to love and the setting on the wintry moors made my toes ache just thinking about how cold it would have been. This was slower paced than the first book and read more like a comfort read for me. ( I drank a lot of coffee and tea with this book) Sarah Ladd also wrote wonderful themes about trusting the will of God in your life and letting go of anger before it consumes and ruins your life. I must admit, I even became misty eyed at the end. Well done!
This was a very enjoyable read. The characters where easy to love and the setting on the wintry moors made my toes ache just thinking about how cold it would have been. This was slower paced than the first book and read more like a comfort read for me. ( I drank a lot of coffee and tea with this book) Sarah Ladd also wrote wonderful themes about trusting the will of God in your life and letting go of anger before it consumes and ruins your life. I must admit, I even became misty eyed at the end. Well done!
June 8, 2024
I really loved Patience and William's relationship. They were sweet, and I love how she inspired him to become a better person. And Emma was adorable. However, I did have an issue with the vicar and his wife. I understand that Isabelle had asked to keep Emma a secret from William, but, honestly, I think that was a terrible decision, and I'm really sick of Christian books painting preachers in a bad light. As a pastor's daughter and pastor's wife, I promise you, most pastors are good men. Please stop, Christian books. Please.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 25, 2018
Lovely Regency romance novel.
January 25, 2017
SUMMARY: Patience Creighton has devoted her life to running her father’s boarding school. But when the enigmatic master of the estate appears at her door, battered and unconscious, the young headmistress suddenly finds her livelihood—and her heart —in the hands of one dangerously
handsome gentleman.
REVIEW: This story continues the saga of the Creighton and Sterling families of Darby England. The first story featured brother Graham and this one continues the tale with brother William. I really liked the characters of William and Patience. Both of them become stronger and more resiliant as they deal with their past choices and learn to make better ones. The also find out that God brings good things to those who wait. The author weaves in some mini sub-plots that also make the story line more complex and interesting. I can see several threads that could be continued in future books: the future of Cassandra, Rawdon and Lydia, and the boys'school.
FAVORITE QUOTES: "But if I act in anger, if I let myself stay in that place, I am only hurting myself."
"God tells us to forgive when we are wronged. Even if it is difficult. If I choose to be angry, if I choose to not forgive him, then I am in disobedience. God allowed this to happen. I do not comprehend why, but He will not leave me here. This is part of His plan for my life. If I stay here, if I stay angry, then I might miss the plan that He has for me."
handsome gentleman.
REVIEW: This story continues the saga of the Creighton and Sterling families of Darby England. The first story featured brother Graham and this one continues the tale with brother William. I really liked the characters of William and Patience. Both of them become stronger and more resiliant as they deal with their past choices and learn to make better ones. The also find out that God brings good things to those who wait. The author weaves in some mini sub-plots that also make the story line more complex and interesting. I can see several threads that could be continued in future books: the future of Cassandra, Rawdon and Lydia, and the boys'school.
FAVORITE QUOTES: "But if I act in anger, if I let myself stay in that place, I am only hurting myself."
"God tells us to forgive when we are wronged. Even if it is difficult. If I choose to be angry, if I choose to not forgive him, then I am in disobedience. God allowed this to happen. I do not comprehend why, but He will not leave me here. This is part of His plan for my life. If I stay here, if I stay angry, then I might miss the plan that He has for me."
January 20, 2015
I loved this book! As much as I enjoyed the first, I adored the second even more! The setting and characters were ideal (I loved the sensible but romantic heroine and the flawed but sincere hero), and I simply couldn't read it fast enough! Looking forward to getting a copy of the series' final installment, A Lady at Willowgrove Hall.
Also, this is personal opinion, but I could really envision William & Patience being played by these two actors:
Also, this is personal opinion, but I could really envision William & Patience being played by these two actors:
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November 27, 2024
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Reread November 27, 2024
Book 2 in the Whispers on the Moors by Sarah E Ladd. This one focuses on Graham’s brother, William. Let’s see if he can change my opinion about him from Book 1. 😏 This is set during the winter and cold so a perfect read for the winter that is approaching us! ❄️ I liked getting to see William’s point of view and getting to know him. I felt bad for him and I wanted him to have his happy ending. I liked Patience…she had been through a lot and she had a lot to take care of. She runs a school for girls and William is their landlord. They first meet when he comes to her doorstep, bruised and beaten. An interesting way to begin things. I loved when William saved Emma. Oh, man, Patience’s brother is a piece of work and I do not like him. I wanted to slap him on more than one occasion! My heart broke for William on several accounts! 🥺 I guessed the situation with Emma. I know what William did was wrong and was a sin, but he became a changed man. And I loved that part and how it turned out for the good! I loved and enjoyed this book! William grew on me so much! Oh, the beautiful moment with him and Emma towards the end did my heart good and brought tears to my eyes! 🥹🥰 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another wonderful book, Sarah E Ladd! Can’t wait to read Book 3!
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Reread November 27, 2024
Book 2 in the Whispers on the Moors by Sarah E Ladd. This one focuses on Graham’s brother, William. Let’s see if he can change my opinion about him from Book 1. 😏 This is set during the winter and cold so a perfect read for the winter that is approaching us! ❄️ I liked getting to see William’s point of view and getting to know him. I felt bad for him and I wanted him to have his happy ending. I liked Patience…she had been through a lot and she had a lot to take care of. She runs a school for girls and William is their landlord. They first meet when he comes to her doorstep, bruised and beaten. An interesting way to begin things. I loved when William saved Emma. Oh, man, Patience’s brother is a piece of work and I do not like him. I wanted to slap him on more than one occasion! My heart broke for William on several accounts! 🥺 I guessed the situation with Emma. I know what William did was wrong and was a sin, but he became a changed man. And I loved that part and how it turned out for the good! I loved and enjoyed this book! William grew on me so much! Oh, the beautiful moment with him and Emma towards the end did my heart good and brought tears to my eyes! 🥹🥰 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another wonderful book, Sarah E Ladd! Can’t wait to read Book 3!
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April 25, 2017
Originally posted in the April 2017 Mini Reviews
On many levels, I really enjoyed this book. It was an amazing concept, and I enjoyed the characters and setting. However, the plot was very rushed. I wished the author could have slowed down and taken her time with some scenes, events, plotlines, etc. The end was especially rushed.
Then there’s the whole deal with William’s secret past. I’m not going to say what that is, but I will say this: when Patience finds out about it, she hardly bats an eyelash. In fact, she’s kind of excited. Wait, what?! Don’t you think you might want to, I don’t know, confront him on his sins and see if this hasn’t happened before or will happen again, etc.? Patience, get your head out of the clouds.
It was pretty clean. There is one thing, but that’s a spoiler (and it’s well-handled), so I won’t mention it. Okay for older teens.
~Kellyn Roth
On many levels, I really enjoyed this book. It was an amazing concept, and I enjoyed the characters and setting. However, the plot was very rushed. I wished the author could have slowed down and taken her time with some scenes, events, plotlines, etc. The end was especially rushed.
Then there’s the whole deal with William’s secret past. I’m not going to say what that is, but I will say this: when Patience finds out about it, she hardly bats an eyelash. In fact, she’s kind of excited. Wait, what?! Don’t you think you might want to, I don’t know, confront him on his sins and see if this hasn’t happened before or will happen again, etc.? Patience, get your head out of the clouds.
It was pretty clean. There is one thing, but that’s a spoiler (and it’s well-handled), so I won’t mention it. Okay for older teens.
~Kellyn Roth
July 12, 2015
Surprisingly good!!
October 10, 2018
Probably my favorite book in the series. If you had to read only one, this is the one that I would suggest to you. Ms. Ladd paints a wonderful picture with Ms. Creighton as her main character, with her fight over the girls' school her father left behind and her attempts to keep the place running even against the wishes of some. The best part of the book I believe is the development of Mr. William Sterling. He is someone you come to expect certain things from, and in the end get surprised a good deal by. The character development in both though is fantastic and if you are looking for a quality (in many ways) regency read, I would highly recommend The Headmistress of Rosemere. It is one I find myself wanting to come back to.
February 7, 2024
Take this review with a grain of salt because my standards at the moment are pretty high.
This book was a cheesy light read that soon will be forgotten. Nothing too crazy in this story and you can see where the plot is going from a mile away. Comparable to a hallmark movie with pretty generic characters and basic structure of a “love story”. Overall not bad, but nothing with enough depth to earn more than 3 stars.
This book was a cheesy light read that soon will be forgotten. Nothing too crazy in this story and you can see where the plot is going from a mile away. Comparable to a hallmark movie with pretty generic characters and basic structure of a “love story”. Overall not bad, but nothing with enough depth to earn more than 3 stars.
December 10, 2023
Sarah Ladd has successfully penned two books utilizing a beautiful cadence of story, history, love and intrigue. Patience Creighton, so hesitant to resist change, is suddenly enraptured by change with the entrance of William Sterling into her life. His secrets and her determination combine for many chapters of delightful reading.
August 6, 2016
So far...
- too much description of shallow things, all about how things look or how Patience feels, but no complex backstory compared with the classics. Listening to Jane Eyre again and the books are poles apart.
- romance is very trivial, all about looks even though it's set in 19th century England.
- Not unreadable, but pretty tedious.
- too much description of shallow things, all about how things look or how Patience feels, but no complex backstory compared with the classics. Listening to Jane Eyre again and the books are poles apart.
- romance is very trivial, all about looks even though it's set in 19th century England.
- Not unreadable, but pretty tedious.
February 8, 2022
Goodness, once again another wonderful story by the author! I think if I could read the books one right after the other I'd do that! It took me a couple chapters to remember book one since it had been a while. I really loved Patience. Her love for the students was evident. She did everything she could to keep the school running.
I just could not like her mother nor her brother. Honestly, I never came to peace with her brother's choices.
Then there's William. He wasn't likable in book one. Really, a spoiled man who made poor choices. It was nice to see him redeem himself in this story! He certainly evolved into someone much more likable. I know this might sound odd by how close he and Patience grow, but they never seemed to spend a heck of a lot of time together. Enough time to establish feelings, but I would've loved for them to have more time with each other.
There was such a surprise twist in the story and I certainly wasn't expecting it! Well, actually two surprises, but one more so than the other. :)
I'm most definitely looking forward to book three!
I just could not like her mother nor her brother. Honestly, I never came to peace with her brother's choices.
Then there's William. He wasn't likable in book one. Really, a spoiled man who made poor choices. It was nice to see him redeem himself in this story! He certainly evolved into someone much more likable. I know this might sound odd by how close he and Patience grow, but they never seemed to spend a heck of a lot of time together. Enough time to establish feelings, but I would've loved for them to have more time with each other.
There was such a surprise twist in the story and I certainly wasn't expecting it! Well, actually two surprises, but one more so than the other. :)
I'm most definitely looking forward to book three!
October 31, 2022
Este é o segundo livro que leio desta autora e esta leitura foi feita para o projeto #outubrodeépoca
Posso dizer que tal como o livro anterior gostei da leitura e de conhecer a Patience e o William, os dois personagens principais desta narrativa.
Patience é uma jovem sensata, prudente, apaixonada que desde a morte do seu pai se torna a directora de um colégio para raparigas e que estava habituada à sua rotina, podendo até dizer-se que estava conformada com o destino traçado para a sua vida, mas tudo isso vai mudar quando numa noite aparece à porta do colégio o William Sterling ferido e a necessitar de ajuda.
William, o herdeiro da família Sterling que devido a maus investimentos e a más apostas se vê numa situação delicada, com dívidas e quase sem saída para a situação em que se encontra.
Duas personagens muito diferentes entre si, mas mesmo assim podemos acompanhar ao nascimento do sentimento que têm um para o outro e para o seu florescimento.
Vemos que o William e a Patience ao longo do livro vão ter de lidar escolhas que foram feitas no passado, escolhas essas que se vão refletir nas suas atitudes e no seu carácter, mas havendo uma forte vontade de mudar e de melhorar.
Uma leitura bastante agradável e ótima para quem é fã de romances de época.
Posso dizer que tal como o livro anterior gostei da leitura e de conhecer a Patience e o William, os dois personagens principais desta narrativa.
Patience é uma jovem sensata, prudente, apaixonada que desde a morte do seu pai se torna a directora de um colégio para raparigas e que estava habituada à sua rotina, podendo até dizer-se que estava conformada com o destino traçado para a sua vida, mas tudo isso vai mudar quando numa noite aparece à porta do colégio o William Sterling ferido e a necessitar de ajuda.
William, o herdeiro da família Sterling que devido a maus investimentos e a más apostas se vê numa situação delicada, com dívidas e quase sem saída para a situação em que se encontra.
Duas personagens muito diferentes entre si, mas mesmo assim podemos acompanhar ao nascimento do sentimento que têm um para o outro e para o seu florescimento.
Vemos que o William e a Patience ao longo do livro vão ter de lidar escolhas que foram feitas no passado, escolhas essas que se vão refletir nas suas atitudes e no seu carácter, mas havendo uma forte vontade de mudar e de melhorar.
Uma leitura bastante agradável e ótima para quem é fã de romances de época.
June 14, 2021
While this isn’t my favorite of Mrs. Ladd’s books, it’s still a solid story with great mystery and character a reader can’t help but love. I cherished the urgency that came early and often. That atmosphere lent itself well to this particular story and kept me hooked throughout. When there are children involved in the storyline, that makes my heart smile. This one was no exception.
Content: alcohol, drunkenness, unwed pregnancy
Content: alcohol, drunkenness, unwed pregnancy
May 30, 2019
I loved this book. Reading it was like my mind taking a bath. So relaxing and satisfying. The hero and heroine are both endearing and I loved seeing their love story play out. 💕
June 28, 2020
Historia fraquinha não é o meu estilo
October 28, 2014
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The Headmistress of Rosemere was a very good follow-up to The Heiress of Winterwood! While the story seemed slower paced and it took me a while to finish (that could have been because I was busy and didn't have consistent reading time), that didn't lessen my enjoyment of the book.
I liked the characters and the little bit of action/mystery in The Headmistress of Rosemere. I was actually surprised by one of the secrets/discoveries, which I really liked. :)
Overall, a really good historical romance! I recommend it if you enjoy historicals, especially regencies. I don't think you need to read book one, since the books are only slightly related.
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The Headmistress of Rosemere was a very good follow-up to The Heiress of Winterwood! While the story seemed slower paced and it took me a while to finish (that could have been because I was busy and didn't have consistent reading time), that didn't lessen my enjoyment of the book.
I liked the characters and the little bit of action/mystery in The Headmistress of Rosemere. I was actually surprised by one of the secrets/discoveries, which I really liked. :)
Overall, a really good historical romance! I recommend it if you enjoy historicals, especially regencies. I don't think you need to read book one, since the books are only slightly related.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
November 5, 2015
Als grote thrillerlover heb ik toch af en toe eens nood om mijn romantisch kantje ook de kans te geven even te genieten. De directrice van Rosemere heeft mijn verwachtingen naar wat romantiek zeker ingevuld. Ik koester terug de liefde in mijn hart om nu weer een reeksje thrillers te lezen. Ik vond dit boek de moeite waard om te lezen vooral als je net als ik romantiek in je hoofd en hart wilt sluiten.
May 9, 2024
Second in Sarah E. Ladd's Whispers of the Moors series.
I cared about both our heroine Patience and hero William. William is a carryover from the first in the series, however, these can stand alone.
Patience is the informal headmistress of a Rosemere, a girls' school. After her brother returns home with a wife in tow, she begins to feel everything is being taken away from her.
William is feeling the sting and pressure of his gambling, care free lifestyle as he is severely beaten and looks at losing his estate land.
A former love interest returns, one of the precious girls tugs your heart, and the relationship and character development of Patience and William.
Narration was good.
I cared about both our heroine Patience and hero William. William is a carryover from the first in the series, however, these can stand alone.
Patience is the informal headmistress of a Rosemere, a girls' school. After her brother returns home with a wife in tow, she begins to feel everything is being taken away from her.
William is feeling the sting and pressure of his gambling, care free lifestyle as he is severely beaten and looks at losing his estate land.
A former love interest returns, one of the precious girls tugs your heart, and the relationship and character development of Patience and William.
Narration was good.
April 28, 2025
This was a great clean Gothic romance set on the misty and moody moors of England. With plenty of mystery and some drama, the slow-burning romance is perfect.
January 17, 2014
Her burdens are heavy, but Patience Creighton is a survivor and will do what she can to preserve her father’s dream while supporting her mother. Life was not always so harsh. Before her father died, Patience had her brother Rowan and mother to lean on. But all that has changed now. Rowan has deserted the family and Patience has given him up for gone while her grieving mother continues to dote on him. It wouldn’t be SO bad except her mother also refuses to see that Patience has kept their girl’s school afloat. Instead Mrs. Creighton talks incessantly about her dear boy and how when Rowan comes home he will set things right. Patience is not amused. While dealing with frustration and stress Patience also sees to the care and schooling of her 20+ charges. Distraction comes in the form of William Sterling, her landlord. When he turns up in their barn suffering from injuries Patience is immediately intrigued. But William is not keen on sharing the details.
William has a reputation and not a good one. He knows that, but rather than face up to responsibility he blames his misfortune on a past heartbreak. Now he’s so far in debt it’s doubtful he’ll ever fight his way out of it. Then one night the Creightons’ barn burns down. Suspicions run high, but he can prove nothing. Is someone trying to send him a message at the risk of putting Patience Creighton and her students in danger? After all one of his creditors had been so brash as to sic henchman on him once before. As his long list of woes continue to grow William is tossed together with headmistress Patience Creighton who has her own battles to fight.
Not bad, not bad. I first became acquainted with the work of Sarah E. Ladd a few months ago through The Heiress of Winterwood (predecessor of The Headmistress of Rosemere). Personally the THoW was a more favorable read (it had ships, donchyaknow), but THoR wasn’t too shabby. Ms. Ladd is in a class of her own when it comes to Regency fiction. Her stories are rather simple but still rich. Details come alive in a new way which makes up for the lack of mystery in the plot. The descriptions of the scenes that surround the characters are truly colorful.
I wouldn’t call the book a page-turner, although I did read THoR in one sitting, but it isn’t boring either. There isn’t too much scandal which is something I appreciated. Action is limited but the stories are more character driven as both William and Patience fight their personal battles. Overall it’s a recommended read.
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William has a reputation and not a good one. He knows that, but rather than face up to responsibility he blames his misfortune on a past heartbreak. Now he’s so far in debt it’s doubtful he’ll ever fight his way out of it. Then one night the Creightons’ barn burns down. Suspicions run high, but he can prove nothing. Is someone trying to send him a message at the risk of putting Patience Creighton and her students in danger? After all one of his creditors had been so brash as to sic henchman on him once before. As his long list of woes continue to grow William is tossed together with headmistress Patience Creighton who has her own battles to fight.
Not bad, not bad. I first became acquainted with the work of Sarah E. Ladd a few months ago through The Heiress of Winterwood (predecessor of The Headmistress of Rosemere). Personally the THoW was a more favorable read (it had ships, donchyaknow), but THoR wasn’t too shabby. Ms. Ladd is in a class of her own when it comes to Regency fiction. Her stories are rather simple but still rich. Details come alive in a new way which makes up for the lack of mystery in the plot. The descriptions of the scenes that surround the characters are truly colorful.
I wouldn’t call the book a page-turner, although I did read THoR in one sitting, but it isn’t boring either. There isn’t too much scandal which is something I appreciated. Action is limited but the stories are more character driven as both William and Patience fight their personal battles. Overall it’s a recommended read.
DISCLAIMER: In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” we would like to note that we received an electronic copy of “The Headmistress of Rosemere” from BookSneeze.com provided by the publishers, Thomas Nelson, in exchange for our honest review.
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