The Letter from Briarton Park (The Houses of Yorkshire Series)

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