4 stars

I liked the story. It was a very easy read. The heroine was the one front and centre solving the mystery and saving the hero and his nephew. The sentences were quite straighforward so I wondered if perhaps this author was aiming at a younger audience. It had a bit of a Poldark vibe without the richness of Winston's prose. Only passion towards the end.

It's part of a series but I don't think I'll look for the others.


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A timeless love story, well written, strong character with each have a good background story making them who they are.

The third book in a fantastic series takes us on the journey with Caroline, a Lady forced to take on the role of a governess. Arriving at her new post, the mystery begins to unfold. Her charge, Yves, is a charming little boy whose inheritance is at risk. Nat, arrives home to heal and walks into problems he didn't want to deal with. As an embittered ex soldier, he has his own healing physically and mentally to do. Yet as the story progresses, he finds comfort with the charming Caroline, who is determined to put things right in all areas. I liked the drama, the chemistry between the two and the mystery that is taking place. A fully enjoyable story that will have the reader fully engaged in a matter of minutes.

The Cornish Inheritance by Fil Reid is the third in this engaging series wherein a daughter of the nobility is forced by her father’s cowardice to seek employment. Caroline Fairfield had come to Cornwall on the word of her friend, Ysella, who had told her of a position as governess to a small boy and companion to a young woman. They were not expecting her so after obtaining transportation part of the way, she had to walk, arriving in a state of dishabille. The women was cold but seemed relived to have her here. She liked the little boy, Yves, who was apparently heir to to this dying grandfather. Also in residence were his aunt, Ruth, and his cousin, Hetty. Both very likable. She noticed right off that things were not right. For one thing, they were barely given any food. Thank goodness Yves was friendly with the kitchen staff, as small boys are, or they might have starved. Then Nat arrived home from the war. Sour and miserable with a scar on his face and missing a couple of fingers.

There seemed to be a plot afoot and she was determined to find out what. She was a stubborn character, brave beyond words, who discovered the root of Nat’s misery as well as having her suspicions verified by the previous governess, who had been fired. As Nat warmed up and as she looked around she knew it was not Nat behind the plot. The question was, could she stop it in time? Nat was a strong man, beat down by life, but not ready to give up. Caroline gave him hope, and Yves and Hetty showed him love. It was a moving book with a well-thought-out plot, full of twists and turns. Fil Reid is a gifted author and this third time in her Cornish Ladies series is a t rue example of that talent.

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An air of menace permeates this novel as Caroline arrives to a less than warm welcome at Roskilly House to take up her position as governess to young Yves Treloar. Despite being a stranger to the area, she quickly ascertains that all is not well in the household. The arrival of Major Nathaniel Treloar increases the tension, as he too receives a frigid welcome. He is badly disfigured due to his part in the war against Napoleon, which makes him self-conscious and wary of strangers. As unexpected events occur, Caroline and Nathanial need to join forces to figure out who is responsible and keep young Yves safe. Ultimately, working together brings out their best qualities and an attraction develops. The novel comes to a sweet conclusion, but not without heightened suspense. I received a copy of this novel as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

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A nice romance and mystery.

Caroline has just started working at Roskilly House as a governess. Nat has just arrived there as well after coming home from war. Caroline senses that things are not what they seem there and her young charge, Yves, is in danger. Nat and Caroline are really good together, but their relationship feels rushed, at the end of the book. This book gets extra credit for having an absolute adorable child, Yves, and his dog, Dash.
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A Gothic Style Tale.
Rather than live as the poor relation to her aunt, Caroline takes a post as governess to a 9 year old sickly boy and companion to his older cousin. However the household she enters is not a happy one and she quickly realises that something sinister is going on. The difficulty is knowing how to protect her charges and whom to trust. I loved how strong in character Caroline was and her bravery in the face of sinister forces and danger, but didn’t ‘feel’ the romance angle.
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