The Thief of Lanwyn Manor (Cornwall #2) by Sarah E. Ladd

Book Description

In Regency England an advantageous match could set up a lady for life. 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. The manor is located 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 within 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 that of the people 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 clear his intentions to court the lovely visitor. And Isaac knows his place.

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

Sweet Regency Romance

Full-length novel, approximately 90,000 words
Second in the Cornwall series, but can be read alone

Perfect for fans of Poldark, Sarah Ladd’s latest Regency romance, The Thief of Lanwyn Manor, explores Cornwall, England, and the secrets within one of its historic manor houses. 

My thoughts:

The Thief of Lanwyn Manor is another wonderful novel penned by Ms. Ladd and the second book in her Cornwall series.  I know when I pick up a book by this author that I will be transported to the setting she chooses to write about and I know that I'll captivated from the very beginning.  This book does not disappoint.

I  loved the characters and the storyline held my attention throughout.  I haven't read too much about copper mines so that was interesting to me. There's some twists and turns mixed in which always causes me to keep reading until my eyes are practically screaming for eye drops, so I use the drops and keep on reading.  I just couldn't put this book down but that happens to me when I am reading a captivating novel like this one.  

Although this is the second book in the series, it can be read as a standalone but I suggest you read the first book, The Governess of Penwythe Hall because it is such a good read. 

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher though Netgalley.  All opinions expressed are completely my own.