By Carrie Turansky
When Gwen Morris makes a costly error she is sent to England's Lake District in a hope to redeem herself and get out of the public's eye. What she never expected was to find a link to her own family. With questions about her father she sets off on a journey of discovery while at Longdale Manor. But some questions are almost impossible to answer when secrets are closely guarded. But with the help of David Bradford, grandson of the owner of Longdale Manor, Gwen looks for what may be long hidden away in the rescesses of the home.
Charlotte Harper is doing what she can to see that her mother and sister are provided for. But in 1912 any meaningful employment for women is nearly impossible to find. Fortunately the Storey family has offered them a place in their home. And as Charlotte grows closer to Ian she has to deal with what she sees as a betrayal. And this betrayal will have an affect on her life and her decisions. But can all of life be judged by another's deceit? This is something that Charlotte will have to discover before she can move forward.
I love how these two story threads are woven together. The questions that both Gwen and Charlotte face are ones so many have to face at some point in life. The struggles that they face and their reactions to disappointments along the way make the journey meaningful when we get to the end. Was it worth the fight that they put forth? Or a fruitless endeavor? This is a lovely book that is worthy of its cover and one you won't want to miss!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own
About the Book:
Two women—a century apart—embark on a journey to healing, faith, forgiveness,
and romance.
In 2012, art historian Gwen Morris travels to England's Lake District to appraise the paintings and antiques of an old family friend, hoping to prove herself to her prestigious grandfather. While at Longdale Manor, she meets David Bradford--the owner's handsome grandson--who is desperate to save the crumbling estate by turning it into a luxury hotel. When Gwen stumbles upon a one-hundred-year-old journal and an intricately carved shepherd's staff similar to one in a photo of her parents, she's left searching for answers.
In 1912, after her father's death, Charlotte Harper uncovers a painful family secret she can only confess to her journal. She and her family travel to the Lake District to stay on a sheep farm, hoping eventually to find a home with Charlotte's grandfather at Longdale Manor, but old wounds and bitter regrets make it a difficult challenge. As Charlotte grows closer to shepherd Ian Storey and rebuilds her shattered faith, she must decide whether she will ever trust in love again.
PRAISE FOR The Legacy of Longdale Manor
"This novel will stir your faith—and your desire to visit England's Lake District!"
—Julie Klassen, bestselling author of The Sisters of Seaview
"Turansky opens the door of Longdale Manor and invites readers to explore the
secrets hidden inside."—Melanie Dobson, award-winning author of Chateau
of Secrets
"A beautiful book to warm and lift the heart." —Cathy Gohlke, Christy Hall of
Fame author
PURCHASE LINKS
AUTHOR BIO
Carrie Turansky is the award-winning author of twenty-one inspirational novels and novellas and a winner of the Carol Award, the International Digital Award, and the HOLT Medallion. She loves traveling to England to research her Edwardian novels, including No Journey Too Far, No Ocean Too Wide, Across the Blue, and the
Edwardian Brides series. Her novels have been translated into several languages and have received starred reviews from Christianbook.com and Library Journal.
QUICK FACTS
Title: The Legacy of Longdale Manor
Author: Carrie Turansky
Genre: Historical Romance, Dual Timeline Fiction, Inspirational FictionPublisher: Bethany House Publishers (September 26, 2023) Length: (352) pages
Format: Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audiobook
ISBN: 978-0764241055
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