Sarah E. Ladd brings us the second in her Cornwall Novels series with another good Regency, a genre she is quite good at doing.

Cornwall, England, 1818. Julia Twethewey has come to Lanwyn Manor for two reasons: to recover from a broken heart and to keep her friend company who is ill. The manor is in the heart of the mining industry and before long Julia is intricately involved in all around her. But she soon learns that there is something quite strange going on at Lanwyn Manor.

Isaac Blake is a respectable second son to a mine owner and he is determined to make a go of his late father's mine. His twin brother's carelessness regarding the mine is at odds with Isaac's integrity in the business. And Isaac has developed an interest in Julia, even though Matthew wants to use her to get in her uncle's good graces.

There are mysteries, intrigue and a great deal to like about this book. A good Regency is a favorite of mine and Sarah Ladd has been a favorite since I read her very first book. I can't imagine not reading her well done novels. She once again proves herself quite adept at the genre. Highly recommended.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers through Net Galley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This second novel in the Cornwall series by Ladd can easily be read alone. Facing ridicule and gossip due to a failed love, Julia—the heroine leaves her home to be a companion to her cousin, Jane. Arriving in Lanwyn Manor, Julia becomes quite suspicious that things are not as they should be. Matthew Blake pursues Julia because he thinks joining with her family will convince her uncle to re-open his mine. Isaac Blake feels drawn to Julia but reluctantly steps out of his brother’s way. There are some missing silver and jewels which puzzle the household (thus the title). I had pretty much figured out the thief and plot line before he/she was revealed. Moved a bit slowly at times, but was overall an excellent read.

The Thief of Lanwyn Manor
Reading this book is like stepping into a delightful spin-off of Poldark. This novel introduces the readers to the mining community of Goldweth in regency Cornwall, England and is filled with an interesting cast of characters. You have a smart and pretty heroine, loyal and romantic hero, a pair of know-it all-spinsters, a nervous and frenetic aunt, a mysterious and stoic uncle, and a charming but deceitful villain. I thought this story was beautifully written and the pace of the story moved nicely. I enjoyed the author’s rich details and her ability to create an intriguing and romantic tale.
I received a copy of this book from the Publisher through NetGalley. This review is my honest opinion.

The backdrop for this novel was enchanting, I love the era! The main characters Julia and Isaac are great and well likeable, I found the book easy to read and very enjoyable!

I would give this a 3.5 to 4 stars. It definitely had mystery to find out who the thief was. I was quite surprised to find out who it was,I had my guess pegged on someone else. If you love the Poldark series, this definitely has that feel to the book. We learn more about Julia in this series. It's a stand alone for sure although there is reference to characters in the first of the series. This was by far more enjoyable than the first. The chemistry between Isaac and Julia was there and then there was the twin brother Matthew. He annoyed me throughout which made sense at the end why.
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(4.5 stars) - "Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected" ~ George Washington

[The Thief of Lanwyn Manor is Book 2 in The Cornwall Novels series by Sarah E. Ladd. There are some characters from Book 1, but the story itself is completely unrelated so it works just fine as a standalone. ]

After a prologue which shows us Isaac's upbringing with a strong sense of duty and family bonds that foreshadows what is to come, the story certainly gets off to an exciting start as it opens with our heroine staring down the barrel of a gun! And we're immediately immersed into things as we're trying to figure out who's who and why the Uncle is hated by the bad guys and why did he leave poor Julia to fend for herself so improperly? I admit that it left me feeling just a little confused and unsettled going into it, but presumably that was the author's intent to set the mood as we approach the gothic-flavored setting of the manor along with Julia.

Isaac heroically rescued Julia from the leering baddies, and despite their minimal interaction then, you just know they are meant to be. After that, the book shifts gears a bit towards introducing & developing the several mysteries surrounding Lanwyn Manor which is likely why some reviewers complain of it slowing down, but it's necessary to construct the framework & mood for the mystery and succeeds fairly effectively, while simultaneously developing the relationships between the families & townsfolk.

That's entirely worth it as it makes the ending so much more poignant and satisfying

(I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)

*Clean romance level: sweet kisses
*Religion: Christian in a way that is naturally appropriate to the time & setting

Julia Twethewey leaves Penwyrh Hall and her loving family to escape the embarrassment of crushed hopes and a bruised heart. Despite her family’s cautions, she gave her affections to a man who only toys with them before announcing his engagement to another woman.

When Jame Townsend invites her to Lanwyn Manor so that Julia can act as her companion during Jane’s confinement, Julia jumps at the chance. But the visit seems ill-fated from the beginning.

Instead of taking her directly to Lanwyn Manor, Julia’s uncle leaves her at an inn on the outskirts of Goldweth, while he meets some people nearby. While waiting, robbers beset her. The courageous actions of a handsome stranger save her from an unknown fate.

When Isaac Blake saves a fair maiden at the local inn, he doesn’t stick around to introduce himself. Instead, he rushes after the robbers. Unlike his twin brother Matthew, his strong sense of justice demands that he protect the downtrodden. As the second son, he has inherited little from his father except a small house and closed mine. And his father’s extensive mining knowledge.

Unlike his brother, who wants to woo Julia to gain access to her Uncle’s mine, Issac prefers to befriend her. And as their friendship blossoms, she confides in him the threatening notes she has received. They race to figure out the source of danger before it consumes them.

Well-developed characters, an intriguing situation with just the right amount of historical details, and a manor house full of secret passages and intrigue make this the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter’s night (or any night).

The Thief of Lanwyn Manor
By Sarah E. Ladd
Oh, the mystery and intrigue! This was an easy book to enjoy. It had a little romance, secrets and suspense all woven together for a great historical read.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

The Thief of Lanwyn Manor by Sarah E. Ladd is a Regency mystery. The characters of Julia and Issac are fantastic and enjoyable. The characters do have their predictable happily-ever-after moment by the end of the novel, but I still enjoy watching the character interact in this world. I really liked the hunt for the mystery of the stolen jewels and silver. I liked hearing about the curse on the house. Even though I wish Ladd would have spent more time talking about the curse and the past owners. It was hinted at a couple of times by certain members of the community, but I felt that it wasn't truly flushed out for the readers to grasp. I think it would have made the mystery elements a little more intriguing. Even though the mystery element left me begging for more explanation, I still found myself delighting in the plot and enjoyed Ladd's writing style.

I received a complimentary copy of The Thief of Lanwyn Manor by Sarah E. Ladd from Thomas Nelson Publishers, but the opinions stated are all my own.

This book was another offering by Sarah E. Ladd. I like her writing and this book was a wonderful book. It took me a little longer to get into it because I was expecting the focus to be on the thievery, It told a good story and the focus that she put on the characters in the beginning helped move the story along toward the end. It was character rich story and I enjoyed all of it.

I love stories based in Cornwall with mining history. I was looking forward to being transported there in time and culture and carried away on an adventure.
This novel contains mystery and a very sweet romance, and has potential to be satisfying and a cozy read.
However, I don't know if it was my mood or life at this moment in time, but this book is slow. I constantly had to pull my mind back to the storyline and remind myself what was going on when I picked my copy back up. For this reason I give it a rating of 2. I will definitely read more by this author to give her another try and case it was my problem, or perhaps just this particular book of hers that didn't keep my interest.
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This is the second book in the series, it is well written. Julia Twethewey comes to Lanwyn Manor, in Cornwall, hoping to help her cousin Jane, who is awaiting the birth of her first child. Julia gets caught up in getting to know the neighbors, most who live a different lifestyle than her, due to the mining industry and the animosity of the mine workers. A suspenseful novel that has twists to the plot. A story that was easy to read, Sarah Ladd's books are well researched and easy to read.

It took me a few chapters to get into this book, but I’m glad I persevered as it picked up pace and turned out to be a really good story. And don’t you love that cover?

The characters were very well developed. I enjoyed the strength that Julia showed, and it fit very well with the plot. Speaking of the plot, it was well written. With lots of unexpected twists and turns, I kept turning the pages to see what would happen next. I never did figure out whodunit.

The descriptions by Ladd really made me “see” the manors she wrote about and I learned a bit about copper mining, I think what really struck me, though, was the loyalty to family throughout the story. It was strong and honorable. Okay, except for a certain character but I won’t tell you who. You’ll need to read the book to find that out.

If you enjoy the regency genre then you’ll enjoy this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.

This book is an excellent read! The characters are so intriguing and have you guessing what they will do next. Julia was my favorite, she was fierce and wasn’t afraid to explore.. Julia loved her family and was very devoted to them as well. Lanwyn Manor was said to have a treasure hidden some where within its walls. Sarah Ladd does a wonderful job of engaging the reader into the mysteries of the manor.. I felt as if at every turn I was about to stumble on an important clue. This book has romance, mystery and danger. I was so drawn into the pages of the story, I felt as if I was Julia. This is a book you can’t put down and will have you thinking upon it for days after.

Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

Book 2 of Sarah Ladd's Cornwall Novels series, "The Thief of Lanwyn Manor" features Julia Twethewey, the niece of Jac Twethewey from "The Governess of Penwythe Hall". She is lovely and distrustful of men. Matthew Blake is arrogant and merely assumes Julia will fall for his charms. His younger (by 3 minutes) twin brother Isaac resembles him in looks alone.

This somewhat gothic story features rumored ghosts, hidden treasure and secret passageways. Cornwall was known back then for copper and tin mining, and the gritty reality of that dangerous and dirty occupation is brought to life here.

Julia is a sweet heroine and Isaac is a great hero. The secondary characters are well-drawn as well. The villain(s) motivation is unexpected and I'm not convinced a fitting punishment is received, although some amends are made. I do wish there had been more follow-up with some secondary characters, specifically Eleanor Davies.

All in all, this is a well-written and enjoyable book. Ladd's prose never fails to satisfy. I hope there is another installment. I love stories set in Cornwall, and Julia has several siblings. Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for an ARC of this novel.

I've read several book from this author and this is one of my favorites.
The first book in this series was good, but tended to drag a bit in a few places.
This second book however did not drag at all.
It flowed well and had good bits of mystery, suspense, surprise, and of course attraction and clean romance.
I liked Julia's character a lot. She was hurt by a past love, but overall was a stronger woman than she realized. She had a tender heart for the village people, even though some of them treated her harshly.
Isaac is an honorable, trustworthy, and caring man. He and Julia were brought together under a frightful experience, and from that point on, they were connected - and they both knew it. I loved their attraction, and the slow building romance. It was well developed.
A surprising series of events culminates into a very good ending - to which I totally didn't see coming - which I liked a lot! It's so nice to have an unpredictable plot - with a satisfying ending!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed here are completely my own.
I highly recommend this book. It was worth my time to read!

Sarah E. Ladd's recent book, The Thief of Lanwyn Manor, is a tale full of unknowns on every page. The year is 1818 and Julia Twethewey has traveled to Lanwyn Manor to quietly await the birth of her cousin Jane's baby, but these are not to be quiet days. Instead, Julia's time seems to be full of mysteries yet to be solved!

Julia had wanted to use this time to recover from a recent breakup; however, after she meets Matthew and Isaac Blake, her days seem to be filled up with much different activity. Her aunt wants her to make a match with Matthew, the owner of the copper mine, Wheal Tamsen; however, Julia's heart is drawn toward Isaac!

Isaac, as the second son, does not have access to the wealth of the family, but he has gained much knowledge concerning the operation of the mine. He hopes to one day have the operation of his own mine. Until that day arrives, Isaac will faithfully assist his brother. When expensive items are found to be missing at Lanwyn Manor, Julia's aunt places the blame on her. When Isaac and Julia try to discover who the real culprit is behind these thefts, you will not believe what they discover!

Since reading her first novel, Sarah E. Ladd has become a must-read author, and The Thief of Lanwyn Manor does not disappoint.

Julia Twethewey journeys to Lanwyn Manor, seeking solace for her broken heart. Instead, she finds herself caught up in her aunt’s matchmaking schemes to pair her with wealthy mine owner Matthew Blake—but it’s Matthew’s twin brother, Isaac, that Julia can’t seem to stop thinking about.

When Julia uncovers a decades-old mystery within the manor’s dark walls, she must decide which brother she can trust—and soon, because someone is willing to go to great lengths to drive her away from Lanwyn.

Rich in period details, readers are given a glimpse into life in the mining district of Regency era Cornwall. But it’s the vividly drawn characters and page-turning plot that seals the deal on this sweet romance.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Another beautiful regency book written about Cornwall, England in the early part of 1800's. This is Sarah's second book to her Cornwall's series. In The Governess of Penwythe Hall, the first Cornwall novel, we are introduced to Delia Greythorne, the governess of five orphaned children. Who all must move to Penwythe Hall to live with an uncle they have never met, when their father dies in an unexpected riding accident.. Uncle Jac Twetheway falls in love and marries Delia, making her the childrens' aunt. The Thief Of Lanwyn Manor is a wonderful stand alone book. It picks up the story with the oldest of these children Julia Thewtheway visiting Lanwyn Manor. She was asked to come and stay with her cousin and good friend Jane, while she is in waiting and until the baby comes. This story has mystery, suspense and secrets. As well as Sarah's beautiful landscapes and well defined characters. My favorite part of Sarah's writing is that she weaves a thread of faith throughout the pages. I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

A fan of Sarah E. Ladd's, I jumped at the chance to review her latest period novel, The Thief at Lanwyn Manor. Set in a copper mining village in Cornwall, Ladd delivers another beautiful and realistic setting along with strong characters and an interesting plot line. The reader quickly finds herself feeling as if she's a village onlooker and catching a glimpse of mining life at various social levels.

In the novel, Julia visits her Uncle, Aunt, and cousins at Lanwyn Manor in Goldweth in order escape reminders of a broken heart and to keep company with her pregnant and unwell cousin as she awaits her child. At Lanwyn Manor, Julia observes suspicious activity and finds herself at the center of it. Will she open her heart enough to find love again? Who can she trust? If you love period novels, you're sure to enjoy this light who-done-it novel. While it's not heavy on mystery, you still might find yourself burning the midnight oil to find out how it ends. Ladd delivers what she's famous for once again--a delightful novel that's clean and interesting.

Note; I received a copy of the book from the publisher for this honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.