Secret Lives!
This is a split-time story taking place one hundred years apart in England’s Lake District.
In 2012, Gwen is being sent for an extended period of time to the Lake District to do penance for the horrible mistake she made at the prestigious company her grandfather owns. She is to go through a vast manor home, and appraise family possessions for auction.
The owner, Lily is hoping to make enough money to cover the repairs and renovations of the home. During her time there, Lilly shows Gwen a diary kept by Charlotte in 1912. Gwen is fascinated with it, and can’t put it down.
While there, she wants to solve the mystery of who her father is. Gwen only has a first name, and the possibility that he and her mom were married in the Lake District area.
Gwen hopes she does a good enough appraisal job that she will get back in her grandfather’s good graces, and make lots of money for Lilly and her grandson.
In 1912, Charlotte’s father died suddenly, and left her mother and siblings penniless. As they scramble to find a way to rebuild their lives, the family ends up in the Lake District living uncomfortably with a family friend. While cleaning out her father’s things, Charlotte discovers he was living a secret life. If her mother finds out, Charlotte thinks it will kill her.
Both of these clean tales tell their own story, but intertwine at the same time. There is mystery, shocking truths, and some budding romance. Characters in both tales are faced with situations that involve forgiveness, and if that is possible. Fans of well-written stories that keep you on the edge of your seat will enjoy this five-star book.
Thank you, Bethany House Publishing, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “The Legacy of Longdale Manor,” for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.
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