Synopsis
Laura Callaway daily
walks the windswept Cornwall coast, known for many shipwrecks but few
survivors. She feels like a castaway, set adrift on the tides of fate by
the deaths of her parents and left wanting answers. Now living with her
parson uncle and his parsimonious wife in North Cornwall, Laura is
viewed as an outsider even as she yearns to belong somewhere again.
When
ships sink, wreckers scour the shore for valuables, while Laura
searches for clues to the lives lost. She has written letters to loved
ones and returned keepsakes to rightful owners. She collects seashells
and mementos, and when a man is washed ashore, she collects him too.
As
Laura and a neighbor care for the castaway, the mystery surrounding him
grows. He has abrasions and a deep cut that looks suspiciously like a
knife wound, and he speaks in careful, educated English, yet his accent
seems odd. Other clues wash ashore, and Laura soon realizes he is not
who he seems to be. Their attraction grows, and while she longs to
return the man to his rightful home, evidence against him mounts. With
danger pursuing them from every side, will Laura ever find the answers
and love she seeks?
My Review
I absolutely loved the moody atmosphere of this book with its Cornish setting and air of mystery. Laura is a character that's easy to sympathize with- she's not in the most ideal circumstances, but she makes the best of it with grace and strength. Her compassion for her elderly neighbor and the genuine friendship they share shows a lot about her personality. As a collector myself, I thought her beach combing was an interesting quirk, and one that led to the rescue of Alexander. One of my favorite storylines is where the heroine nurses the hero back to health, and I particularly enjoyed the friendship and slow romance between Laura and Alexander. The way the details of his life unfolded slowly throughout the book kept me enthralled and the sense of danger added urgency to the plot. This is a book of discovery in more ways than one! Highly recommend!
Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.
ADVANCE PRAISE:
“Klassen (The Bridge to Belle Island) delights with a winsome love story…an entertaining and satisfying romance.”— Publisher’s Weekly
"Danger abounds on the wild Cornwall coast and so does romance. With a perfect blend of intrigue and tender moments, A Castaway in Cornwall is my favorite Klassen title to date."— Michelle Griep, Christy Award-winning author of Once Upon a Dickens Christmas
“I always read Julie Klassen books, and so it's no surprise to me that I really enjoyed this one. Julie is a masterful storyteller and one I hope continues to gain readers from all backgrounds to enjoy the messages she imparts in each story.”— Meghan Lloyd, Lady with a Quill
“Anyone who enjoys a historical romance set in Cornwall will love this story.”—Randi Annie Framnes, Randi Loves 2 Read
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Join the virtual blog tour of A CASTAWAY IN CORNWALL, bestselling author Julie Klassen’s highly acclaimed new historical romance novel, November 30 – December 6, 2020, 2020. Thirteen popular blogs specializing in historical romance, inspirational fiction, and Austenesque fiction will join in the celebration of its release with reviews of this new Regency-era novel set in Cornwall, England.
BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE:
Nov 30 Austenprose—A Jane Austen Blog
Dec 01 Bookfoolery
Dec 01 The Green Mockingbird
Dec 02 Cracking the Cover
Dec 02 Relz Reviewz
Dec 02 Lu's Reviews
Dec 03 Bookworm Lisa
Dec 03 Among the Reads
Dec 03 Heidi Reads
Dec 04 Austenesque Reviews
Dec 04 Wishful Endings
Dec 05 The Christian Fiction Girl
Dec 06 Christian Chick's Thoughts
