The Light at Wyndcliff (Cornwall #3)
The Light and Wyndcliff
by Sarah E Ladd
Edition: ARC, 2020
Synopsis: In the third book of this sweet Regency Cornwall series, one young man must search for truth among the debris of multiple shipwrecks on his newly inherited property.
When Liam Twethewey inherits the ancient Wyndcliff Hall in Pevlyn, Cornwall, he sets a goal of fulfilling his late great-uncle’s dream of opening a china clay pit on the estate’s moorland. When he arrives, however, a mysterious shipwreck on his property—along with even more mysterious survivors—puts his plans on hold.
Evelyn Bray has lived in Pevlyn her entire life. After her grandfather’s fall from fortune, he humbled himself and accepted the position of steward at Wyndcliff Hall. Evelyn’s mother, embarrassed by the reduction of wealth and status, left Pevlyn in search of a better life for them both, but in spite of her promise, never returns. Evelyn is left to navigate an uncertain path with an even more uncertain future.
When the mysteries surrounding the shipwreck survivors intensify, Liam and Evelyn are thrown together as they attempt to untangle a web of deceit and secrets. But as they separate the truths from the lies, they quickly learn that their surroundings—and the people in it—are not as they seem. Liam and Evelyn are each tested, and as a romance buds between them, they must decide if their love is strong enough to overcome their growing differences.
Evelyn Bray has lived her entire life in Pevlyn, enduring the fall from fortune her grandfather brought on the family. Liam Twethewey has intherited Wyndcliff Hall and is surprised by how much work is instore to restore his new home and open up the china clay pit his grandfather had hoped to do. Attraction blooms, but Evelyn’s grandfather warns them both away from the other. All clues lead to the shipwrecks that happen off Liam’s beach.
This was an intriguing read. I am always fascinated with stories that have ‘wreckers’ in the plot and it was especially interesting learning about china clay pits. The details of the time and place were fantastic and made the story come alive.
Evelyn cannot believe that the grandfather who has cared for her all her life might be doing anything less than honest. Her loyalty was understandable, which made the truth that much harder for her to grasp. Liam was, by far, my favorite character. His optimism and determination to do what was right despite pressure from his new neighbors to just let matters lie made him a relatable character.
Overall, this was a fun Regency romance. Although third in a series, it can easily be read alone. I received a free review copy through NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own.
