Mary N. (maggysue) reviewed A Lady at Willowgrove Hall (Whispers on the Moors, Bk 3) on + 811 more book reviews
Throughly enjoyed reading this novel by Sarah E. Ladd. Good, well written characters and a good story. Highly recommended.
Loraine N. (momrain) reviewed A Lady at Willowgrove Hall (Whispers on the Moors, Bk 3) on + 205 more book reviews
This was a nice story of two people with secrets learning to love while coming out from their shadowed pasts.
I enjoy the regency period and Sarah Ladd pens very nice stories. I liked Cecily and Nathan's story which I found to be a nice read. Cecily made a mistake in her past as an impetuous young lady. This mistake takes her away from her family to live at the Rosemere school (which is the focus of the second book in this series). I liked that Cecily had learned from her mistakes and I understood her struggle in being referred to as a lady when she did not feel she was one.
Nathan also has a secret past that he is struggling with, but his struggle is with the fact that he is not made aware of the secret until his father reveals it upon his deathbed. I liked that he was an honorable man who took his responsibilities toward his family seriously.
I enjoy the regency period and Sarah Ladd pens very nice stories. I liked Cecily and Nathan's story which I found to be a nice read. Cecily made a mistake in her past as an impetuous young lady. This mistake takes her away from her family to live at the Rosemere school (which is the focus of the second book in this series). I liked that Cecily had learned from her mistakes and I understood her struggle in being referred to as a lady when she did not feel she was one.
Nathan also has a secret past that he is struggling with, but his struggle is with the fact that he is not made aware of the secret until his father reveals it upon his deathbed. I liked that he was an honorable man who took his responsibilities toward his family seriously.
LindseyfromBFCG reviewed A Lady at Willowgrove Hall (Whispers on the Moors, Bk 3) on + 117 more book reviews
About this book:
Willowgrove Hall is full of secrets, but soon everything hidden is brought to light.
Cecily Faire has a secretand she intends to keep it. But when she arrives at Willowgrove Hall to serve as a ladys companion, she comes face-to-face with the only person who knows the truth about her past.
As the steward of Willowgrove Hall, Nathaniel Stanton is dedicated to serving those around him. Nothing escapes his noticeincluding the beautiful new ladys companion. He is certain the lovely Miss Faire is hiding something, and he determines to uncover it. But Nathaniel has a secret of his own: he is the illegitimate son of Willowgroves former master. Falling in love was not part of his plans . . . until he meets Cecily Faire.
When Willowgroves mistress dies, everything changes. Fear of exposure forces Cecily to leave under the cover of darkness, embarking on a journey to finally find her long-lost sister. When the will is read, Nathaniels inheritance makes him question his future plans. Cecily and Nathaniel are forced to make decisions that will change the course of their lives. Is their love strong enough to survive?
Series: Book #3 in the Whispers on the Moor series. {Book #1, The Heiress of Winterwood, review HERE! Book #2, The Headmistress of Rosemere, review Here!}
Spiritual Content- Cecily believes that God wouldnt want anything to do with her; Talks about God, judging & God being The Judge; Bible reading & Scriptures are quoted; Church going; Faiths grow. *Other Spiritual Content: Cecily mentions that her fathers beliefs were rooted in folklore (if someone has twins, one is good & one is bad); There is a statue of a Greek god in the gardens.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a bloody, a stupid, a tosh, a what in blazes, and a how the devil; Cecilys father is described as greedy and drinks too much ale after her mother died; Bitterness.
Sexual Content- two semi-detailed kisses; two semi-detailed embraces & lips get pressed to a forehead three times; An affair led to a child (the man was already married and the lady was his wifes maid) (its an important part of the story but its not detailed); Mrs. Massey is a flirt; Love, falling in Love, trying not to fall in love, and the emotions.
-Cecily Faire
-Nathaniel Stanton
P.O.V. switches between them.
Set in 1819 (Chapter 1&2 set in 1814)
340 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
I really enjoyed A Lady at Willowgrove Hall, out of the three in this series I would say this was my favorite! I teared up at times and nodded in agreement at others. All three books in the Whispers on the Moor series are so well written to make you feel like youre actually in that time period.
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Author for this review.
Willowgrove Hall is full of secrets, but soon everything hidden is brought to light.
Cecily Faire has a secretand she intends to keep it. But when she arrives at Willowgrove Hall to serve as a ladys companion, she comes face-to-face with the only person who knows the truth about her past.
As the steward of Willowgrove Hall, Nathaniel Stanton is dedicated to serving those around him. Nothing escapes his noticeincluding the beautiful new ladys companion. He is certain the lovely Miss Faire is hiding something, and he determines to uncover it. But Nathaniel has a secret of his own: he is the illegitimate son of Willowgroves former master. Falling in love was not part of his plans . . . until he meets Cecily Faire.
When Willowgroves mistress dies, everything changes. Fear of exposure forces Cecily to leave under the cover of darkness, embarking on a journey to finally find her long-lost sister. When the will is read, Nathaniels inheritance makes him question his future plans. Cecily and Nathaniel are forced to make decisions that will change the course of their lives. Is their love strong enough to survive?
Series: Book #3 in the Whispers on the Moor series. {Book #1, The Heiress of Winterwood, review HERE! Book #2, The Headmistress of Rosemere, review Here!}
Spiritual Content- Cecily believes that God wouldnt want anything to do with her; Talks about God, judging & God being The Judge; Bible reading & Scriptures are quoted; Church going; Faiths grow. *Other Spiritual Content: Cecily mentions that her fathers beliefs were rooted in folklore (if someone has twins, one is good & one is bad); There is a statue of a Greek god in the gardens.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a bloody, a stupid, a tosh, a what in blazes, and a how the devil; Cecilys father is described as greedy and drinks too much ale after her mother died; Bitterness.
Sexual Content- two semi-detailed kisses; two semi-detailed embraces & lips get pressed to a forehead three times; An affair led to a child (the man was already married and the lady was his wifes maid) (its an important part of the story but its not detailed); Mrs. Massey is a flirt; Love, falling in Love, trying not to fall in love, and the emotions.
-Cecily Faire
-Nathaniel Stanton
P.O.V. switches between them.
Set in 1819 (Chapter 1&2 set in 1814)
340 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
I really enjoyed A Lady at Willowgrove Hall, out of the three in this series I would say this was my favorite! I teared up at times and nodded in agreement at others. All three books in the Whispers on the Moor series are so well written to make you feel like youre actually in that time period.
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Author for this review.
Lisa G. (plum-marie) -
This was the best of the three. Took longer to read but was more believable in terms of the progression of relationships. Cameo from Patience (book 2) but really its own story. This series was my first from this author and I enjoyed the writing and that they were clean novels. The theme of forgiveness was nicely done in this story.
