The Letter From Briarton Park [eAudiobook - NC Digital Library] : Houses of Yorkshire Series, Book 1

In Regency England, one letter will alter a young woman's fate when it summons her to Briarton Park?an ancient place that holds the secrets of her past and the keys to her future. Cassandra Hale grew up knowing little about her parentage, and she had made peace with the fact that she never would. But Cassandra's world shifts when a shocking deathbed confession reveals a two-year-old letter from Mr. Clark, the master of Briarton Park, with hints to her family's identity. Stung by betrayal, she travels to the village of Anston only to learn Mr. Clark has since passed away. James Warrington is a widower and the new master of Briarton Park, where he lives with his two young daughters, his sister, and his mother-in-law. When Cassandra appears at his doorstep with a letter from the previous owner and then proceeds to assist his family in an unexpected way, he is honor bound to help uncover the answers she seeks. The more time Cassandra spends in Anston, the more she begins to suspect not everything?or everyone?is as they seem. As details emerge, the danger surrounding her intensifies. Using wit and intuition, she must navigate the treacherous landscapes between truth and rumor and between loyalty and deception if she is to uncover the realities of her past and find the place her heart can finally call home. Sarah Ladd's latest Regency romance, first in the new Houses of Yorkshire series, combines mystery and intrigue with the best of historical storytelling. Praise for The Letter from Briarton Park: "The swoon-worthy romance of Jane Austen meets the suspense of Charlotte Bronte in Sarah Ladd's enthralling The Letter from Briarton Park. As Cassandra navigates the mystery of her own life, it is absolutely clear that family?either of blood or heart?are where she, and we, ultimately find our home." ?Joy Callaway, international bestselling author of The Fifth Avenue Artists Society and The Greenbrier Resort Sweet Regency romance with mystery elements The first book in the Houses of Yorkshire series, but can be read in any order Book length: approximately 91,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs In Regency England, one letter will alter a young woman's fate when it summons her to Briarton Park—an ancient estate that holds the secrets of her past and the keys to her future. Cassandra Hale grew up knowing little about her parentage, and she had made peace with the fact that she never would. But her world shifts when a shocking deathbed confession reveals a two-year-old letter from Mr. Clark, the master of Briarton Park, with hints to her family's identity. Stung by betrayal, Cassandra travels to the village of Anston only to learn Mr. Clark has since passed away. James Warrington is a widower and the new master of Briarton Park, where he lives with his two young daughters, his sister, and his mother-in-law. When Cassandra appears at his doorstep with a letter from the previous owner and then proceeds to assist his family in an unexpected way, he is honor bound to help uncover the answers she seeks. The more time Cassandra spends in Anston, the more she begins to suspect not everything—or everyone—is as they seem. As details emerge, the danger surrounding her intensifies. Using wit and intuition, she must navigate the treacherous landscapes between truth and rumor and between loyalty and deception if she is to uncover the realities of her past and find the place her heart can finally call home. Sarah Ladd's latest Regency romance, first in the new Houses of Yorkshire series, combines mystery and intrigue with the best of historical storytelling. Praise for The Letter from Briarton Park: "The swoon-worthy romance of Jane Austen meets the suspense of Charlotte Bronte in Sarah Ladd's enthralling The Letter from Briarton Park. As Cassandra navigates the mystery of her own life, it is absolutely clear that family—either of blood or heart—are where she, and we, ultimately find our home." — Joy Callaway , international bestselling author of The Fifth Avenue Artists Society and The Greenbrier Resort Sweet Regency romance with mystery elements The first book in the Houses of Yorkshire series, but can be read in any order Book length: approximately 91,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs Cassandra Hale has lived her entire life in a girls' school-first as a student and then as a teacher-with no knowledge of her parents' identity. After the headmistress's death, Cassandra discovers a letter addressed to her requesting that she visit Briarton Hall in Yorkshire. Suspecting this request is a clue to her past, she leaves her position to pursue answers. Eager to escape the memories in Plymouth, widower James Warrington moves his entire family-his daughters, his sister, and his deceased wife's mother-to Briarton Hall, a stately home in Yorkshire, where he intends to revive a struggling textile mill. James faces numerous issues at the mill, but his dilemmas are nothing compared to the problems he faces at home. After foiling his sister's plans to elope, he's at a loss as to how to deal with her. Additionally, his mother-in-law struggles to control his young daughters, and he fears they may follow his sister's path. When Cassandra journeys to Briarton Hall, she is cautiously optimistic that her questions about her past will be answered, but when she arrives, she finds James at the helm, and he has no knowledge of the previous owners-or who sent the letter. After assisting in a rescue of James's sister from a dangerous elopement, Cassandra assumes the position of governess to the girls, but when a suspicious murder occurs on the grounds, a mystery unfolds, and Cassandra and James find themselves pulled deeper and deeper into the secrets within the ancient home's walls. Their search for answers will test the bounds of their faith and resolve, and in the end, they must rely on each other to not only protect the children in their care but also carve their future paths In Regency England, one letter will alter a young woman's fate when it summons her to Briarton Park - an ancient estate that holds the secrets of her past and the keys to her future. Cassandra Hale grew up knowing little about her parentage, and she had made peace with the fact that she never would. But her world shifts when a shocking deathbed confession reveals a two-year-old letter from Mr. Clark, the master of Briarton Park, with hints to her family's identity. Stung by betrayal, Cassandra travels to the village of Anston only to learn Mr. Clark has since passed away. James Warrington is a widower and the new master of Briarton Park, where he lives with his two young daughters, his sister, and his mother-in-law. When Cassandra appears at his doorstep with a letter from the previous owner and then proceeds to assist his family in an unexpected way, he is honor bound to help uncover the answers she seeks. The more time Cassandra spends in Anston, the more she begins to suspect not everything - or everyone - is as they seem. As details emerge, the danger surrounding her intensifies. Using wit and intuition, she must navigate the treacherous landscapes between truth and rumor and between loyalty and deception if she is to uncover the realities of her past and find the place her heart can finally call home Cassandra Hale grew up knowing little about her parentage. A deathbed confession reveals a two-year-old letter from Mr. Clark, the master of Briarton Park, with hints about her family's identity. She travels to the village of Anston and meets James Warrington, the new master of Briarton Park. He feels honorbound to help Cassandra uncover the answers she seeks. But not everything-- or everyone-- is as they seem. Will she uncover the truths of her past-- and find a place her heart can call home? -- adapted from back cover