The Lost Heiress
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*This is a review I wrote in 2018 and I never posted it here. I hope you enjoy it*
Age
Appropriate For: 15
and up for romance
Best
for Ages: 15 and up
Description:
Brook Eden has
never known where she truly belongs. When her friend Justin uncovers the fact that
she is possibly a missing heiress from Yorkshire, Brook leaves the sun of the
Mediterranean to travel to the moors of the North Sea and the estate of her
supposed family.
The
mystery of her mother's death haunts her, and though her father is quick to accept
her, the rest of the family and the servants of Whitby Park are not. Only when
Brook's life is threatened do they draw close—but will their loyalty come too
late to save Brook from the same threat that led to tragedy for her mother?
As
heir to a dukedom, Justin is no stranger to balancing responsibilities. When
the matters of his estate force him far from Brook, the distance between them
reveals that their friendship has grown into something much more. But how can
their very different loyalties and responsibilities ever come together?
And
then for a second time, the heiress of Whitby Park is stolen away because of the very rare treasure in her
possession—and those who can save her still aren't sure whom to trust.
Okay, I admit, I put off reading this book
for one reason and one reason only – all the hype. The last book I read because
of the hype (that was traditionally published) ended up being a major
disappointment. I finally decided to read this book, and I have to say that it lived up to the hype.
White has a wonderful style of writing and a
wonderful way of making her characters feel unique. I discovered that in
Ring of Secrets. However, this book was even better. Everything about it just
felt rich, beautiful, and perfect.
With the exception of
one scene where I thought the kissing was a bit much, the romance was my
favorite that I’ve read in a long time. While there are some of the typical
issues that are found in a romance, (I
can’t tell them this thing or that I love them), the character's actions and motivations were understandable. There
were a couple of moments that I nearly cried, the pain felt so real.
I loved the beautiful settings and the rich historical backdrop of the story. The time
was a mix of horses and cars, of etiquette and throwing off of tradition,
the old and new clashing and mixing. The different cultures represented in the
story only made it richer.
The mystery that was part of the story
was wonderful. It propelled the story
forward, kept me guessing, and the conclusion was wonderful. I look forward to reading more in this series and by
this author.
I highly recommend this book to those
who like romance, historical fiction, and compelling characters.
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