Adventure between the Pages:The Headmistress of Rosemere by Sarah E. Ladd
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Patience
Creighton will finally find the peace she lost years ago--if she can open her
heart and forgive the man who loves her. Bright, sensible Patience knows what
is expected of her. At twenty-five, her opportunity for a family of her own has
passed, so she finds contentment teaching at her father's school for girls.
When her father dies suddenly and her brother moves away to London, she is
determined to keep her father's dream alive. Confirmed bachelor William
Sterling also knows what is expected of him, but mistake after mistake has left
him teetering on ruin's edge. As master of Eastmore Hall he owns a great deal
of land but possesses little money to manage the upkeep. He is desperate to
find a new source of income, including the sacrifice of land connected to
Rosemere. When her brother returns with a new wife to take over management of
the school, Patience is heartbroken to no longer be responsible for her beloved
school and is forced to reassess God's purpose for her life. After her
sister-in-law's matchmaking brings Patience and William together, they both
learn new truths about their character and find a common goal in restoring
Eastmore's legacy.
After having had the privilege of Sarah
Ladd’s début The
Heiress of Winterwood: I was even more excited to see what the second book
in the series would be about. I have to say that I thought The Headmistress of Rosemere
was even better than Sarah Ladd’s first book.
This story was far deeper than I first
thought it was going to be. I really thought I had it all figured out toward
the beginning and even as I edged toward the middle. However, as soon as her
brother returns the story began to take twists I never saw coming. It was a
wonderful story that kept me turning pages.
My only complaint for the entire book
was a revelation about William’s character. I don’t want to give away any part
of the book. However, I felt like one huge revelation of William’s past was too
late in the book. William had a troubled, even sinful past that he is working
hard to get away from. You are starting to see the change in him when you find
out another secret about him. This is my own and only complaint about the entire
story.
Patience was amazing. I have read few
books where I felt a character was so well developed. It reminded me very much
of a Jane Austen book character. At the beginning I felt as if everyone was
making her life hard, and then I began to understand that she didn’t see
everything correctly. To me, that is something only a master character creator
can do.
The setting like the last book was
delightful. It was the feeling of your favorite Jane Austin. The dresses, the customs,
and the houses are all so fun. The historical daily life details are woven into
the story flawlessly.
The faith element in this book was so
nice. It wasn’t overpowering, but it was strong. It was woven into the tale
very well and didn’t seem forced at all. It was stronger and better than Ladd’s
last book.
I highly recommend this book to those
who like Jane Austen, well developed characters, and well told tales.
I received this book from the author in
exchange for my honest review. I was under no obligation to write a positive
review. The opinions in this review are entirely my own.
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