Book by: Sarah E. Ladd
This is a typical Sarah Ladd story – vivid descriptions, a colourful cast of characters to love and dislike, a little bit of a mystery, and a happily-ever-after set in early 1800s England. These are some of the reasons why I enjoy reading her books.
An emotional prologue introduces readers to Charlotte and Anthony, giving readers a glimpse of innocence before war and tragedy affects these two main characters.
From the opening page to the final scene, readers will follow Charlotte on a precarious path to independence. Finding herself newly widowed, Charlotte discovers just how nefarious, deceptive, and evil her husband was. With a newborn babe, and the only heir to the Prior family empire, danger is never far away. She flees to her childhood home to provide a safe haven for her child. But evil follows and is closer than she realizes.
Deceptions and lies – secondary characters are never quite whom they seem. And everyone has an ulterior motive it seems.
The story moves along well, keeping readers engaged until Charlotte and her son find what they were looking for.
Mentions of domestic violence, kidnapping, gun fights, and infidelity.
This is a clean read, with few faith elements.
I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.