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The Governess of Penwythe Hall

Audiobook

A 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 Poldark and Bridgerton, The Governess of Penwythe Hall is rich with family secrets, lingering danger, and the captivating allure of new love.

Cornwall, England, 1811: Blamed 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.

Bachelor 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.

Jac'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.

Praise for The Governess of Penwythe Hall:

"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!"—Abigail Wilson, author of Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey

"Absolutely captivating! Once I started reading, I couldn't put down The Governess of Penwythe Hall. This blend of Jane Eyre, Jane Austen, and Jamaica Inn 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!"—Michelle Griep, Christy Award–winning author

  • Full-length Regency romance
  • First book in the Cornwall novels (The Governess of Penwythe Hall, The Thief of Lanwyn Manor, and The Light at Wyndcliff), but can be read as a stand-alone story
  • Book length: 94,000 words

  • Expand title description text
    Series: The Cornwall Novels Publisher: Thomas Nelson Edition: Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook

    • ISBN: 9780785223948
    • File size: 287272 KB
    • Release date: April 16, 2019
    • Duration: 09:58:28

    MP3 audiobook

    • ISBN: 9780785223948
    • File size: 287301 KB
    • Release date: April 16, 2019
    • Duration: 10:03:28
    • Number of parts: 9

    Formats

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook

    Languages

    English

    A 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 Poldark and Bridgerton, The Governess of Penwythe Hall is rich with family secrets, lingering danger, and the captivating allure of new love.

    Cornwall, England, 1811: Blamed 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.

    Bachelor 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.

    Jac'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.

    Praise for The Governess of Penwythe Hall:

    "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!"—Abigail Wilson, author of Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey

    "Absolutely captivating! Once I started reading, I couldn't put down The Governess of Penwythe Hall. This blend of Jane Eyre, Jane Austen, and Jamaica Inn 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!"—Michelle Griep, Christy Award–winning author

  • Full-length Regency romance
  • First book in the Cornwall novels (The Governess of Penwythe Hall, The Thief of Lanwyn Manor, and The Light at Wyndcliff), but can be read as a stand-alone story
  • Book length: 94,000 words

  • Expand title description text
    • Details

      Publisher:
      Thomas Nelson
      Edition:
      Unabridged

      OverDrive Listen audiobook
      ISBN: 9780785223948
      File size: 287272 KB
      Release date: April 16, 2019
      Duration: 09:58:28

      MP3 audiobook
      ISBN: 9780785223948
      File size: 287301 KB
      Release date: April 16, 2019
      Duration: 10:03:28
      Number of parts: 9

    • Creators
    • Formats
      OverDrive Listen audiobook
      MP3 audiobook
    • Languages
      English