The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky

 

In 2012, art historian Gwen Monroe travels to England's Lake District to appraise the paintings and antiques of an old family friend, hoping to prove herself to her prestigious grandfather. While at Longdale Manor, she becomes acquainted with David Bradley--the owner's handsome grandson--who is desperate to save the crumbling estate by turning it into a bed-and-breakfast. When Gwen stumbles upon a one-hundred-year-old journal and an intricately carved shepherd's staff similar to one in a photo of her parents, she uncovers a connection to the father she never knew.

In 1912, after her father's death, Charlotte Harper uncovers a painful family secret she can only confess to her journal. She and her family travel to the Lake District to stay on a sheep farm, hoping eventually to find a home with Charlotte's grandfather at Longdale Manor, but old wounds and bitter regrets make it a difficult challenge. As Charlotte grows closer to shepherd Ian Storey and rebuilds her shattered faith, she must decide whether she will ever trust in love again.

Two women a century apart are taken on a journey to healing, faith, and forgiveness in this heartfelt dual-time Edwardian romance from bestselling author Carrie Turansky.

My thoughts:

A beautiful cover with a beautifully written dual time line story for the win.  I loved this book so much, I fell in love with 1912 Charlotte Harper, wanting to read more of her diary.  It was painful but important to the story of 2012 Gwen Morris.

I love the way the author connected the two storylines so seamlessly and effortlessly.  I have read several of this authors work, however this one is my favorite so far.  I became so engaged in this novel in such a short period of time which is why I highly recommend it to other readers.

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