Megan Walker's book, Lakeshire Park, is a new favorite read for me. I love it when I can pick up a book, and instantly I'm transported to another time and place--especially a story where it is so easy to continually turn the page. The setting is so engaging and the characters are so interesting and entertaining. From the beginning, the reader is enticed--wondering where the story will lead. How will Amelia convince Peter to leave her sister alone? And how will Amelia sustain her position in life if all comes crashing down?
These questions run through the mind of the reader, because at first introduction of the main characters, it is easy to feel empathy and understand the plight of these two women, whose world is so devastating. Yet it is equally fascinating to see how all that could possibly change in a moment--how one person's actions could change the course of a life.
If you love historical novels, I recommend reading this book. In fact, I'm excited to read more from Megan Walker in the future. Happy reading friends!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the author for my copy.
Amelia
Moore wants only one thing--to secure the future happiness of
her younger sister, Clara. With their stepfather's looming death, the
two sisters will soon be on their
own--without family, a home, or a penny to their names.
When an invitation arrives to join a house party at Lakeshire Park,
Amelia grasps at the chance. If she can encourage a match between
Clara and their host, Sir Ronald, then at least her sister will
be taken care of.
Little
does she know that another guest, the arrogant and overconfident Mr. Peter
Wood, is after the same goal for his own sister. Amelia and Peter
begin a rivalry that Amelia has no choice but to win. But competing
against Peter--and eventually playing by his rules--makes Amelia vulnerable to
losing the only thing she has left to claim: her heart.
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EARLY PRAISE:
“…readers
will find it easy to invest in practical, business-minded Amelia as she learns
to follow her heart. This gentle love story is a treat.”—Publisher’s
Weekly
“An
immersive drama…Walker effortlessly amplifies the decorum of Regency England
with chic wit and delightful characters.”—Booklist
"Charming,
beautifully written, and hopelessly romantic. Sure to be a new favorite."—Julianne
Donaldson, best-selling author of Edenbrooke
