{"product_id":"the-governess-of-penwythe-hall","title":"The Governess of Penwythe Hall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA governess must return to the Cornish coast amid the insidious rumors of murder that forced her away in this Regency romance. Set in the same time period as \u003cem\u003ePoldark \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Bridgerton, The Governess of Penwythe Hall \u003c\/em\u003eis rich with family secrets, lingering danger, and the captivating allure of new love.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCornwall, England, 1811: \u003c\/em\u003eBlamed for her husband's death, Cordelia Greythorne fled Cornwall and accepted a governess position to begin a new life. Years later her employer's unexpected death and his last request for Delia to watch over his five children force her to reevaluate. She can't abandon the children now that they've lost both parents, but their new guardian lives at the timeworn Penwythe Hall . . . back on the Cornish coast where she's been warned never to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBachelor Jac Twethewey is determined to revive Penwythe Hall's once-flourishing apple orchards, and he'll stop at nothing to see his struggling estate profitable again. He hasn't heard from his elder brother in years, so when his nieces, nephews, and their governess arrive unannounced, he battles both grief at his brother's death and bewilderment over this sudden responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJac's priorities shift as the children take up residence in the ancient halls, but their secretive governess--and the sinister mysteries shrouding her past--might be the end to both Jac and Delia's carefully laid plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Governess of Penwythe Hall\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brimming with dangerous secrets, rich characters, and the hauntingly beautiful descriptions Sarah Ladd handles so well, 1800s Cornwall is brought vividly to life in this well-crafted tale that kept me glued to the pages. What a brilliant start to a new series!\"--\u003cstrong\u003eAbigail Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eMasquerade at Middlecrest Abbey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Absolutely captivating! Once I started reading, I couldn't put down \u003cem\u003eThe Governess of Penwythe Hall\u003c\/em\u003e. This blend of \u003cem\u003eJane Eyre\u003c\/em\u003e, Jane Austen, and \u003cem\u003eJamaica Inn\u003c\/em\u003e has it all. Intrigue. Danger. Poignant moments. And best of all a sweet, sweet love story. This is by far my favorite Sarah Ladd book. Don't hesitate to snatch up this title!\"--\u003cstrong\u003eMichelle Griep\u003c\/strong\u003e, Christy Award-winning author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length Regency romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst book in the Cornwall novels (\u003cem\u003eThe Governess of Penwythe Hall\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Thief of Lanwyn Manor\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Light at Wyndcliff\u003c\/em\u003e), but can be read as a stand-alone story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook length: 94,000 words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes discussion questions for book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51942641762535,"sku":"9780785223160","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_1ed146ea-f3c3-4841-8c4a-dd71a51cc72c.jpg?v=1775265606","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/the-governess-of-penwythe-hall","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}