A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

The Curiosity Keeper (Treasure of Surrey #1) - Sarah E. Ladd

I’ve read this author’s books in the Whispers on the Moors series – The Heiress of WinterwoodThe Headmistress of Rosemere, and A Lady at Willowgrove Hall.  I liked those and was happy to have the chance to read this one.  This is the first in a new series called Treasure of Surrey.

All Camille knows is working in her father’s curiosity shop in London.  He has a head for adventure, not business, but her father’s strange behavior is making her uneasy.  When a strange man comes to the shop and harasses her about her father’s whereabouts, she finds herself in a dangerous situation.

Jonathan is at the shop to ask after a ruby that was stolen from his father.  The fate of his family’s estate and his sister’s upcoming marriage are on the line.  Even though he is quite happy as an apothecary living in his modest cottage, he’s the heir to the estate and wants to help his father.  When he hears the scuffle inside, he rushes in to save the day.

Camille soon discovers that her father doesn’t care for her and takes up Jonathan on his offer to take her to the country and start a new life at a local school.  Her past won’t leave her alone, and she can’t tell whether Jonathan’s family truly likes her or is trying to get information from her.  When her past finally catches up, both Camille and Jonathan will choose what they think is the most important to them.

This was a pretty good book.  I liked the characters and liked how unusual and unique the story was.  The next book in the series is due out May 10, 2016 and is called Dawn at Emberwilde.  I look forward to it!  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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