The Lost Heiress (Ladies of the Manor Series #1)
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764213502 |
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| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Publication date: | 09/08/2015 |
| Series: | Ladies of the Manor Series , #1 |
| Pages: | 448 |
| Sales rank: | 150,535 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.40(w) x 5.50(h) x 1.40(d) |
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Loved this book! Couldn’t put it down and I LOVED that it was a clean book that anyone could read and enjoy ?
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I truly enjoyed this book. Great characters, an engrossing mystery, accurate period detail, love without graphic sex and a faith-based story. The ending read like a Part I so I'm very much hoping to meet these folks again.
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Took me best part of three days due to interesting subject matter and length of story. Seriously contemplating reading rest of series.
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Really good, clean mystery romance.
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I love all the characters in this story especially Whitby!
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I enjoyed this book very much! It does have a Downton Abbey flavor which I'm a huge fan! I just discovered Rosanna M White this past year and am really enjoying her books!
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I loved it
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Couldn't put it down. An historical Christian novel. An easy read.
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Love this period in history. Interesting characters and plot line. Will look for more by this author.
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Good read
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Nice characters and good story set at the turn of the century.
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What a good book. I enjoyed the story and the way ir was written. Very good job.
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Loved the whole story with it's twist and turns.
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I really did myself a disservice by reading the Ladies of the Manor series out of order! I started with the second book, the Reluctant Duchess (my favorite of them all), then read the third, A Lady Unrivaled, and only now got the first one read. Because there is a continuing plot thread between them all, I knew for the most part what would happen in The Lost Heiress and found myself skimming through much of the introduction of the various family members and cousins and their drama. I was mostly interested in the relationship between Brook and Justin, and how they went from best friends to in love. I was a bit disappointed with their transition since there were so many other distractions keeping them apart, but once they give in to their feelings and trust each other their romance is pretty amazing. Partway through the book the rare red diamonds known as the Fire Eyes come into play, which amps up the suspense and tension as villains stop at nothing to discover them. I especially enjoyed the closeness between Brook and her father after their reunion and was glad that she had someone steady to rely on.
(Thank you to Bethany House Publishing for a copy of the book; this is my honest review)
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Brook Eden has no problem with bucking tradition and trivial social niceties but she is determined to discover the truth of her heritage. I admire her courage and drive! This lady has spunk!
Long-time friend Justin Wildon accompanies Brook to Yorkshire to meet her presumed family. The romance and mystery kept my heart pounding and had me hanging on every word.
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The Lost Heiress by author Rosanna M. White is Book One in her Ladies of the Manor series. It is a 448 page paperback novel published by Bethany House Publishers. This Christian historical romance has a beautiful cover featuring a lovely woman in an ecru dress with pearls. It is set in the Edwardian period of 1910 and is a great book for Downton Abbey fans as well as English romance lovers.
This was the story of Brook Eden and is filled with intrigue, mystery, romance, glamour, history, and inspiration by trusting in God. Brook's mother died in an accident when Brook was young, and Brook never went to live with her father but never knew why. At eighteen year old Brook learns she is the Baroness of Berkeley and decides to travel to England to meet her father. She has questions she wants answered. Her father is very loving and certain that she is his lost daughter, but some family members and even servants do not believe it. They have been scammed by others pretending to be the lost heiress. Brook is accompanied to England by childhood friend, Justin Wildon. He is a nobleman, the Duke of Stafford. The relationship he has with Brook is a rocky one at times.
The author has a nice writing style. Her characters are well defined. There are so many characters she has listed them and their relationships to aid readers. Her descriptions are on point. I could imagine the scenery, people, and everything quite well. This was an elegant mystery with inspirational messages of faith, trust, priorities, love, and greed. The author had a well thought plot, nice dialogue that flowed smoothly, and enough suspense and mystery to keep readers guessing.
I enjoyed this book very much and would definitely recommend it. I rated it 4 out of 5 stars. I received a copy of this book from The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.
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The Lost Heiress
Ladies of the Manor #1
By Roseanna M. White
Brook Eden has only ever wanted to belong. And when a recently discovered letter hints at where to start looking her dearest friend Justin Wildon undertakes the mission for her. Uncovering the truth of who Brook is the perfect gift Justin can give her.
But good news is mixed with tragedy for both Brook and Justin as they leave Monaco behind for Yorkshire. A mysterious tragedy tore Brook from the arms of her family and now her return is looked upon with suspicion.
As Brook settles into this new and unknown life Justin must settle into his new role as he deals with a long hidden family secret. Will these new roles drive these two close friends apart or lead them to something more than friendship? As the Baroness of Berkeley, Brook has suddenly become the most sought after lady of the season, but what does she want?
All too soon dances and dresses are the last thing on Brook's mind when the mystery surrounding her mother's death comes for her. Will the long lost heiress soon be another tragedy? Or will those closest to her thwart the evil that seeks her?
Historical fiction with a generous dash of mystery and romance will appeal to many readers. And at times you'll feel like giving both Brook and Justin a good hard shake.
I was provided a copy of this book through TBCN/BookFun in exchange for my honest review.
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I purchased this book because I had heard really good things about it and the next book in the series had come out and I was hearing great things about that one as well.
Now I can see what all the fuss is about. I loved this book. I couldn't help but put some Downton Abbey voices to the characters in this book. Brook often times reminded me of Lady Mary from the Downton. She is very stubborn and not willing to conform to what people think she should be.
Justin was a wonderful hero, kind and strong, trying to do the right thing and loving Brook the whole time.
The rest of the characters where wonderfully developed,as well, which made this book even more rich and interesting to read, never a dull moment.
I have definitely found a new historical romance author that I will continue to be reading. And if you are having Downton Abbey withdrawal this can help feed that need :)
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Let me start off by saying that Roseanna M. White is DEFINITELY going to be added to my list of ALL TIME FAVORITE authors. I literally could not put this book down. This book had it all: humor, romance, intrigue, and an engaging plot with a whole lot of layers. I really enjoyed the emotional roller coaster this story took me on. From the moment Brook is "found," the suspense begins.
I fell in love with Justin and Brook immediately. Their playful banter, their spark that both ignored for the wrong reasons, their arguments that had me wanting to shake them both had me hooked from the start. Elizabeth Brook Eden is such a complex character. Her independent, fiery spirit contrasts with her sense of being lost and her fear of loving and losing. She has many facets to her personality because of her past and she is able to carry herself in almost any situation. It also amused me greatly when she would get so mad she lapsed into a different language! Justin, oh Justin. I loved his fierce loyalty to his family and Brook. His protective and cautious nature are at times endearing and frustrating. My favorite "layer" of the story was watching Brook find out who she truly was and embracing it, then watching Justin and Brook figure out how to navigate their feelings for each other in Brook's new reality. Just mesmerizing and beautiful!
The battle of good vs. evil, greed vs. generosity was evident throughout the story. It amazed me that certain characters actions represented well these facets of the human nature. Watching Brook and Justin grow in their faith because of the trials they endured was beautiful and encouraging. One of my favorite characters was Lord Worthing. Besides the fact that he was charming and good humored by nature, his insight because of his faith was uncanny. He represented, to me, what a true Christian should look like.
Overall, I can't say enough great things about this beautiful story. Go out and get your copy today! Trust me, you won't regret it.
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The Lost Heiress by Roseanna M. White is a wonderful, enchanting story set in Monaco and the moors of the North Sea in the 1900’s. The well-crafted plot embraces romance and mystery. The characters are complex and intriguing from royalty to commoners. Justin and Brook, long-time childhood friends in Monaco, are extremely devoted to each other. Brook has long desired to know her true background and to whom she really belongs. Raised by an opera performer and Prince Louis, Brook often felt that they were not her true family. Her relationship with the grandfather was most loving and warm, but she needed to know where she belonged. The deathbed confession of the woman who had raised her, spurred her to find out the truth. She asked her friend, Justin, who was traveling to England to investigate information in letters that she had found and the seal on the envelope. His mission was successful. He knew when he looked upon a woman’s portrait that she was the mother of Brook. He had found her real family and discovered her to be a baroness—Elizabeth Brook Eden or Baroness of Berkely.
Although several imposters in the past had presented themselves to the Earl of Whitby, he immediately knew that Brook was his long-missing daughter and easily accepted her into his life. Other relatives and the household staff were not as easily won over or convinced. Her appearance was a threat to some, and her possession of a hidden treasure was a temptation to others. A second time, the heiress of Whitby Park, is stolen from her family and rightful place.
This is a thoroughly entertaining novel that I highly recommend. I received this book through TBCN in exchange for an honest review.
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Elizabeth (Brook) Eden has never been sure who were parents are until with the help of her friend Justin Wildon, she discovers that her father is actually a nobleman, Lord Whitby. She and Justin travel to England to meet him but Justin is called back home to take care of unexpected family business issues. Brook is readily accepted by her father and soon becomes involved in a life of wealth and affluence. She soon discovers that all is not what it seems and she realizes that she can't trust some of the people around her. They apparently doubt that Brook is really Lord Whitby's daughter!
Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres and 'The Lost Heiress' certainly didn't disappoint. I am eager to read the second book in The Ladies of the Manor series by author Roseanna M. White.
I received a copy of this book for an honest review from The Book Club Network, Inc. and the opinions are my own.
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"You are the image of your mother, my dear. But it seems your disposition you inherited from me, stubbornness and all. My apologies."
This story does have quite a lot of characters/titles for same characters, can be confusing at first you soon learn who everyone is and how they all know each other.
Brook Eden- The Heiress and long lost child of Earl of Whitby.
Justin Wildon- Brook's childhood friend and confidant. Duke of Stafford.
Lord Whitby- Brook's father and also know as Early of Whitby.
Deirdre O'Malley- Lady's maid to Brook.
Viscount Pratt- Brook's neighbor and distant cousin.
Earl Thate- Justin's best friend.
While that is not even close to half the characters those are the ones that I found most important throughout the story.
When Brook Eden finally finds out who she is due to Justin helping her. She is taken from Monaco where she was raised to England where her father and the rest of the family is. With having many imposters try to be her in the past the family and staff are slightly standoffish at first. But after seeing her the family knows that she really is the lost daughter of Lord Whitby.
From their she is thrown into a whirlwind of figuring out who she is, who her mother was, and how to form a relationship with her father. Along with this though she also realizes her real feelings for Justin who keeps pushing her away at every turn due to turmoil going on in his own life and learning to become a Duke. With the many ups and downs of their relationship you do get rather annoyed with both of them at times for not just sitting down and talking.
While her and Justin struggle with what they are or what they both want to be. There is a huge mystery going on that involves not only Brook and her parents but also Deidre and Pratt. The "Fire Eyes" as there known due to being the rarest ruby in the world cause more problems than any jewel ever should. While I'm not going to say anything more about this because I don't want to ruin the story.
"I don't want to see another imposter hurt the family. Strange as it seems to feel sorry for the masters, such wealth comes with to much deception."
I received an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
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The Lost Heiress is the first book in the Ladies of the Manor Series. It is an interesting historical romance.I found the setting to be interesting. The story line was easy to follow. The characters have personality. The story is full of history, family, loss, and romance. I look forward to reading the next one in the series.
I received the book from the Book Club Network in exchange for my honest opinion.
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This was truly a great read. I've been putting off reading this one because the back blurb didn't sound all that interesting--I enjoy Regency England versus England in the 1900's. However, this book very much surprised me. Within two pages, I was already heartily in love with Justin--then fell in love with Lord Worthing in one page! Throw in the uniqueness of Brook and you have a book full of deep characters. The plot was good too! :) I am looking forward to reading the second book in this series, and I think I'll check out her other books now as well!
Very clean--no sex, drugs, or language. Some violence. Rated PG. Great romance.
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After the death of her adoptive mother, Brook began to wonder about the identities of her biological parents. Her best friend, Duke Justin, volunteered to help, searching Great Britain for the family crest Brook had found on some of her mother’s things. Finding the owners of the crest, Justin then took Brook to meet her alleged father. But even if this man is her father, many questions remain—how exactly was she adopted by the actress from Monaco, and why didn’t her father know she was alive?
I truly enjoyed The Lost Heiress by Roseanna M. White. It was beautifully written, with romance, mystery, and a little bit of danger. I loved how realistic the setting was and how vibrant the characters were.
I adored Brook’s fiery personality. She was angered easily, yet willing to forgive. I loved her feistiness, as well. She was the woman willing to break the bonds of English society—one result of her foreign upbringing. Roseanna White did a very good job creating a dynamic, likeable character.
I cannot begin to tell you of the ups and downs of the relationship between Brook and Justin! Their misunderstandings made me frustrated more than once. You would think that the length of their friendship would help enable them to communicate and understand each other better. But they were both in unfamiliar circumstances in addition to trying to transition from friendship to active romantic relationship.
There was an element of mystery and danger in this novel as well. Was Brook’s separation from her father and adoption by another woman a simple accident or was there a sinister plot behind it? Is there something else going on now? The author gave her readers glimpses of an enemy plotting behind the scenes long before the danger is revealed to the characters. I enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery as the author continued to add clues and plot twists.
Overall, The Lost Heiress was a beautifully written book that I thoroughly enjoyed. I look forward to reading more books by Roseanna White, and would recommend this one to those who enjoy sweet historical romance.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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