Another wonderful story by Sarah E Ladd. I enjoyed the characters and the setting. The air of mystery always keeps me reading as well!

Sometimes it’s just nice to read a novel for pleasure, and this is one of those novels. I greatly enjoyed the storyline of a young socialite being forced to marry against her wishes due to a turn of family fortunes. She escapes, and therein ensues the majority of the plot. Through the course of the story, she discovers who her real friends are, and more importantly, who she is, what her talents are, and that money and social standing are not the most important things in the world.

While there is some discussion of violence at points (stolen purse, a murder, hunting animals, etc.), none of it is sensationalized. Integrity is lauded, deception decried, justice upheld. In all, a very satisfying and enjoyable read.

I gratefully received this book as an eARC from the author, publisher, and NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.

A Stranger at Fellsworth is the third book in Sarah E. Ladd’s Treasures of Surrey series, coming after The Curiosity Keeper and Dawn at Emberwilde. I have not read the previous two but all of Ladd's novels are great. This one is no exception.  I am never disappointed by this author. You can expect a clean romance and inspiring faith based characters who are well developed and interesting. The story is well written and gives the Christian reader much to relate to and think about.  If you are wanting a book filled with mystery, suspense and romance, then this is it...........        I received a copy of this book from the publisher via  NetGalley and was not required to post a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own.

I must say I read this one a while back an forgot to review it. I did enjoy the story, as it was interesting and a bit different all the way through. It kept my attention and had some very interesting and unusual settings from other similarly written books. However, it will get 4/5 stars only because I am not very eager to read it again. Nice story but not one I would want to read again and again.

Sarah E Ladd is one of my most favourite authors....I absolutely loved this novel...from page one until the last chapter. Looking forward to reading her next masterpiece, too. Five Stars!

Sarah E. Ladd has become one of my favorite authors. I love historical fiction, and her novels set in Regency England are impeccably written. With vividly drawn settings and masterfully created characters, her stories draw me in and keep me enthralled to the last page. I have no trouble imagining the scenes and characters in my mind. Although this book is the third in The Treasures of Surrey series, it can easily stand alone. Threads of intrigue, suspense, romance, with a little faith and hope woven in, combine to make this a very enjoyable read.
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I really enjoyed the historical time period and the beautiful setting of the story . The story moves at a quick pace which I really liked. Annabelle was a great character. I loved her spunkiness and determination. After finding out that the family is in financial trouble, her brother schemes to get her married off. I was shocked at how violent her brother was towards her. I would have slapped him back and had him thrown out of the house.

I loved the school that Annabelle decides to teach at and bringing her “friend “ with her was a great idea. Margaret has been with her for awhile so there was no way Annabelle was leaving her behind to live on the streets. The school is interesting and at times very strict. A chance encounter with Owen Locke will prove to benefit Annabelle during the story. I loved the intrigue in the story and learned a bit about poaching. The author does a great job of bringing characters to life with vivid details and raw emotions. I loved how some characters were not as trustworthy as readers first think. Who will betray Annabelle ? Will her brother find out where she has gone. Can Owen keep Annabelle safe? These are some of the questions that keep the story so action packed and hard to put down. I applaud the author for a story that held my attention and at times made me really think about true friendship. Learning to trust is not easy and Annabelle will have to decide who she can rely on.

I received a copy of this book from The Fiction Guild. The review is my own opinion.

This is third in the series. They are stand-alone, though I do recommend the rest of the series. No spoilers. Always enjoy reading historical fiction with some conflict (mystery) and ultimately a boy meet girl plotline from a Christian perspective. Not in your face, but clean and thoughtful. Ladd rocks this genre!

Though this is technically the third book in the series, I had no trouble just jumping in. I'm honestly not sure how the three books tie together, but there's probably something that I missed somewhere because it's been a while since I've read the other two.

In any case, while A Stranger at Fellsworth did keep my attention enough to finish it, I wasn't overly excited to do so. The book kind of plodded along and while there were a couple of interesting parts, they were few and far between. A murder here, a missing girl there, and a jerk of a brother who can't take no for an answer were a couple of those interesting dimensions, but a lot of time was spent dwelling on Annabelle's feeling of being out of place and hers and Owen's feelings for each other. While I do have a place in my heart for historical romance, I do need a bit more than that for me to really like the book.

Annabelle was one character that I kind of had a hard time reading about. I liked Owen well enough, but Annabelle ... I don't know. There was something about her that bored me a bit. And annoyed me. She's been brought up in a very sheltered way and her decision to run away to her Uncle's boarding school was probably the first decision she's ever made for herself. Now, she no longer has servants to care for her, she has to do everything for herself, and she has to get a job. I can understand how this situation would be disconcerting and overwhelming. I get that. But I felt that she spent far too much time comparing her new life to her old one. It was annoying. Accept the decision you've made and make the best of it; stop lamenting after what you no longer have.

I will admit that Owen kind of does the same thing with his wife situation, but I felt that he came to terms with that issue a lot faster than Annabelle did and frankly? He wasn't sitting around thinking about it all the time so it was far less dragging.

And the poachers. Oh man. Over half of the issues, no actually I think all of the issues that were going on was because someone was poaching. I mean, poaching is an issue, yes, but murders and kidnappings and forced marriages because of poaching? What? Maybe it just isn't registering with me how big of a deal it is, but at the end of the book I was going, "So all of this happened because of poaching?" It felt kind of ridiculous to me, I guess. It's also possible that it's just me.

Anyway, the book was good enough, I suppose. If you're looking for a classic historical romance, then I'd recommend this one, even if you haven't read the other books in the series.

Nice story line and characters well developed. But I found myself distracted while reading it. I couldn't focus on it. I had to read and reread sentences. I felt like it was wordy. It wasn't a book that I couldn't put down.
I received a copy of this book from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

A Stranger at Fellsworth is the conclusion to the Treasures of Surrey series by Sarah Ladd. Though this book is a part of a series—they’re able to be read as standalone novels.

The first thing I want to say about this book is that the cover is beautiful. Actually, every cover in this series is beautiful and well worth having on your shelves for that purpose.

However, I struggled a little with this book. I found that I was easily distracted while reading this book. I’m not entirely sure why except that the story was a bit predictable. Poor little rich girl runs away. She finds herself in a position that puts her equal with her previous staff. She meets and falls and love with the first guy that pays attention to her.

I had a really hard time accepting that Annabelle and Owen fell in love so quickly. It was as if they were expected to fall in love and they did so without complaint. It was so rushed and I would have liked to have seen more of Annabelle and Owen bonding as a couple. I would have liked to have known Hannah more as she had some true spunk to her.

I liked this book. I know my comments make it seem like I didn’t. I truly did. But, I just felt like I’d read the story before. Sometimes a book is good but you read it at a time where it just doesn’t resonate with you. I think that’s what happened here. I’d be curious as to my feelings if I pick this back up in a year or two and give it a reread.

Would I recommend this to others? Yeah, I would. It is a solid story. It just wasn’t resonating with me right now.

Annabelle Thorley’s fiance has just called off her engagement. Scandal around her late father’s financial activity made him bolt, leaving the future of her and her brother in doubt. London society in the early 1800’s was not very flexible for young women. Her brother quickly arranges a marriage to a wealthy gentleman that she cannot stand to be around. Putting her happiness first, she flees her comfortable upper class life and joins her aunt and uncle in Fellsworth.

Her uncle oversees a boarding school where Annabelle find employment as a teacher’s assistant. She provides for herself and no longer has staff at her disposal. She assimilates to living with other teachers in shared housing. Her biggest worry is being found by her brother and being forced into an unhappy arranged marriage.

This book is the third in a series, but it is not necessary to read the prior novels. It is a nice mix of historical fiction, romance and mystery. This was the first novel that I read by the author, Sarah E. Ladd.

Ever since her father's decease and financial ruin, Annabelle has been under the thumb of her cruel brother. She lost her fiance, and her brother now wishes her to marry a man more horrible than himself. With no other options, Annabelle disguises herself and flees with the help of a gamekeeper to the home of her uncle and aunt she hasn't seen in many years.

A Stranger at Fellsworth was an enjoyable read. The main plot, of course, was the romance between Annabelle and the gameskeeper, Owen, who helped her. The development of their relationship was interesting and sometimes funny to watch. They grew together without much coming in the way of their relationship, but there were plenty of other subplots causing drama for them.

Honestly, I don't know what to say about this book. I enjoyed it while I read it, but few things in it stuck with me. The story was interesting and the romance, sweet. The plots and subplots created a good amount of drama. However, there was nothing I liked, questioned, or disliked enough to write about. The book was neither bad nor great, only precisely in the middle. I did enjoy it and hope others will find more pleasure in reading it than I have. Perhaps it is only myself that is the problem.

I recommend A Stranger at Fellsworth to fans of historical romance.

I received a complementary copy of this book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I keep reading these stories waiting to be wowed like I was before, and because the covers are generally really pretty (I know...that makes me petty, but I enjoy well designed covers). Unfortunately things keep falling a little flat for me. I enjoyed A Stranger at Fellsworth when I read it, although it took a few days instead of one sitting, and when I was done I couldn't really remember what I just read. Nothing was really memorable. Nothing stood out to say, "Oh, I loved that book! Let me tell you about it."

That being said I should probably mention that I will keep reading this author. I appreciate a good clean regency romance, and the author really does deliver that every time.

This is an ok read. The story was good, but I felt like it had been done numerous times already. Sometimes I kept getting confused by all the "bad" characters. I enjoyed reading it, but it wasn't a book that I couldn't put down. A pleasant read, and I would recommend it to others.

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A Stranger at Fellsworth is the third book from Sarah E Ladd's series, Treasures of Surrey. After dealing with the loss of her father, his fortune dwindling, a break up with her fiancé, and a narcissistic brother, Annabelle Thorley is no stranger to heartbreak. She has found herself not belonging in her own home and requests Owen Locke to help her run away to her aunt and uncle's home, Fellsworth. He agrees and the two goes to places they never thought possible. 

I believe A Stranger at Fellsworth is my favorite from the Treasures of Surrey series. I felt a connection to Annabelle from the start. I was able to understand and relate to her heartache. Owen is the perfect hero and I enjoyed how he and Annabelle met in the beginning. Fellsworth is the beautiful setting that a reader loves to dream about. The story is full of intrigue, delight, danger, action, suspense, and romance. Everything I love in a book. Wonderful story!

Highly highly recommended.

5 plus star.

I received this book from the publisher, but was not required to write a review. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.

There's a quality to Sarah Ladd's writing that is restful to me, even with the tumultuous circumstances of her characters. I so easily sink into the story and am immersed in the setting. I loved seeing Annabelle take her future in her own hands and sacrifice her comfortable lifestyle for her freedom and peace. Owen is a hero that grows on you with his quiet strength and I loved his connection to the forest and land. I enjoyed Annabelle's uncle and aunt as stabilizing characters in her new and very different life. There are elements of suspense as Annabelle is in hiding from her brother and Owen is investigating the network of poachers on the land he is responsible for. The pace steadily builds as relationships deepen, secrets are uncovered, and the complex dynamics of the lives of the characters are intertwined. Annabelle and Owen both grow in their faith as they turn to God for comfort and guidance. Highly recommend to fans of historical and Regency romance!

(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)

Each book in this series is even better than the previous, and I have loved them all. Each one functions perfectly as a standalone too, so you can jump right in with no problems. Though… I would still recommend reading all three as soon as you have the chance to do so!

In A Stranger at Fellsworth, we once again see the subtle double meaning of treasure. Physically, it refers to an object of value which at least one of the characters prizes highly, whether for sentiment or for monetary worth. Yet, it shines most brilliantly in the reminder that people are often worth far more than they appear at face value. That belonging …. that value … is found in being treasured by even just one person. Someone who sees your worth in its truest sense and cherishes you. This has been my favorite element to the Treasures of Surrey series, and it proves so once again in A Stranger at Fellsworth.

Ladd’s writing style is elegant as well as personable, immersing you in the Regency era with grace and warmth. Characters are superbly developed, and friendships as well as romance add further dimension to their personalities. With each layer that Ladd uncovers, you will love that character even more than you did already.

Bottom Line: A Stranger at Fellsworth is the ideal choice to read while soaking up sun on the beach as well as curled up by a crackling fire as fall approaches. With shades of Austen and Bronte tucked away among the pages, this third book in the Fellsworth series is not to be missed!

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)

Suspenseful, clean, historical romance! Engaging characters, both strong and positive like Owen and Annabelle and weak and mean like Bartrell and Samuel. Good story and mystery 3 stars due to high ebook price.
Voluntarily read ARC thru Netgalley and publisher, for honest review.

Mrs. Ladd has done it again! ...and in the very best way possible.

Delightful. It's the word I could use over and over again to describe this book. I keep forgetting how much I enjoyed Mrs. Ladd's book A Lady at Willowgrove Hall; it reminded me so much of Jane Austen and Elizabeth Gaskell (North and South, mostly the movie). I am glad in a way I forgot though, because it made reading this book all the more delightful (I am sorry, but that word is probably going to show up again and again).

Annabelle's story was solid. The fear, the rejection, the reasons she fled, all were sound and believable. The plot was incredible in my opinion. I enjoyed every moment of this book. There were a few times I wasn't so sure about reasoning behind certain things though. For instance, the poaching. I know poaching is bad and it was made clear that people could make money by doing it, but I was confused as to why Mr. Bartrell was doing it. I thought he was pretty well off. On top of that, I wasn't convinced that poaching could bring in a sum large enough to be of significance to men of fortune. I had assumed that poaching was something that only those not used to a high income would use to gain more money. I think this could have simply been fixed by mention of what amounts of money they might have been making. Or even just mention that it was helping rid them of their debts, which would imply that they were making a considerable amount of money through poaching. Regardless, the story was still delightful though I didn't quite understand this point. Truth be told, that may be only my impression.

The characters and character development was truly grand. I loved getting to know Annabelle and Owen and Hannah. In fact, I have rarely met characters I enjoyed getting to know as I did these. I absolutely loved how Annabelle and Owen spent the majority of their time together in the novel speaking on "normal" terms. Meaning, they seemed to form a friendship and act as friends for almost the entire book, rather than form a romance and act as two people in love. This is one of those books that simply made me smile. I truly felt that Owen loved Annabelle for who she was, not for her looks, not for her money. I saw their relationship as one that would last, since it was founded on a mutual denial of self for the sake of the other. I applaud Mrs. Ladd for writing such a praiseworthy story with such role model characters!

A truly delightful story for mid-teens and up.

This book was given to me by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All comments here stated are completely my own.